Recently, there was a really crazy story in the news about a seven-year-old boy in Chennai, India. He went to the hospital because he was experiencing swelling and pain in his jaw, and when they went in to operate, they found over 500 teeth… 526 to be exact! One unerupted tooth, also referred to as […]
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Over 45% of U.S. adults have moderate to severe periodontal disease. Periodontal disease ranges from a mild inflammation of the gum tissues to periodontitis, a major oral disease that can result in soft tissue and bone damage and even tooth loss. Our experienced dentist is providing periodontal treatments to both new and existing patients who
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Early orthodontics are treatments that are performed on younger patients, often before their permanent teeth come in. These treatments, also known as Phase 1 Orthodontics, are extremely beneficial for many reasons. Often, we think of orthodontics as being for teenagers and sometimes, for adults. Phase II Orthodontics are definitely more common. However, we are huge
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Every time you stop in to visit your dentist, you are asked, “Do you floss regularly?” This is because flossing is instrumental in maintaining a healthy, beautiful smile. It helps to remove the plaque that brushing alone can’t reach. While we all know brushing is critical to your oral health, it is important to understand
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We’ve all been there. We bite down on something and that shooting nerve pain stops us in our tracks. Maybe you’ve been feeling it lately when you brush your teeth. If you have tooth sensitivity, you’re probably dreading that trip to the dentist because you know you have cavities, and if you can feel them,
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Flossing. It’s something many of my patients dread and therefore don’t do often enough. Some of them might think I don’t notice… but I do. Flossing is so important but honestly, I get why most people think it’s a pain. It takes a lot of time, it can sometimes feel uncomfortable, and it’s just one
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It’s not uncommon to have a tooth crack — sometimes out of nowhere — especially as we age. The severity of a cracked tooth can range from a dental emergency (the tooth has cracked in half) to very minor (what we refer to as “craze lines” or teeny tiny cracks in the enamel of the
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Parents oftentimes have trouble determining when it’s time for their baby’s first dental visit. What is the right age? And, when is it best to establish a “dental home”? Let’s take a closer look. If we’re being honest, a lot of times this uncertainty is what causes parents to hesitate too long when scheduling that
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We all seem to be on a mission to save money when and where we can. We’re creating budgets, meal-prepping, and cutting cable in an effort to lower our monthly expenses. The fact is, 80.9% of baby boomers, 79.9% of Gen Xers, and 81.5% of millennials carry some kind of debt. Chances are, you’re one
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Have you ever wondered whether dental x-rays are safe? There is a lot of outdated and inaccurate information on the internet about the safety of dental x-rays, which causes some patients to have anxiety about the risk involved. This is especially the case for pregnant women, children, and cancer patients who are concerned about the
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