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August 15, 2022

How Long Do Dental Sealants Last?

Grab a mirror and take a close look at the tops of your molars. They’re like tiny mountain ranges, filled with crevices and grooves and ... Read more

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August 10, 2022

How to Treat Gingivitis

Gingivitis is the mildest form of gum disease and quite common. According to the Cleveland Clinic, almost half of all adults over the age of ... Read more

Smiling young woman inserting invisalign aligner to straighten teeth

July 22, 2022

Why Are Straight Teeth Important?

Have you always dreamt of having a beautifully straight smile? Because straight teeth are considered more attractive, many people think of orthodontic treatments like Invisalign ... Read more

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June 27, 2022

When to Start Brushing Baby Teeth

There are so many exciting moments to anticipate when you have a new baby, including the baby’s first tooth! However, the appearance of teeth in a ... Read more

Close-up of young woman as she shows gum inflammation

May 17, 2022

What Causes Gingivitis?

Have your gums been looking a little swollen and red? Do they ever bleed while you’re flossing? Do you find it hard to remember the ... Read more

Close-up of smiling young man flossing teeth

May 10, 2022

When Should You Floss?

Flossing your teeth is an incredibly simple task: you just guide a piece of dental floss between your teeth, slide it along the curves of ... Read more

Graphic illustration of impacted wisdom tooth

April 22, 2022

When Do Wisdom Teeth Come In?

Did you know that 80 percent of people with wisdom teeth end up having them removed by the age of 70? It might seem kind ... Read more

Man wincing and touching hand to cheek due to sensitive teeth, holding ice cream bar

March 24, 2022

Why Are My Teeth Sensitive?

Do your teeth sometimes hurt when you drink coffee? Do you ever avoid brushing your teeth because it makes you wince? Have you ever said ... Read more

Three extracted teeth on gauze beside dental extraction tools

February 24, 2022

Reviewing the Tooth Extraction Healing Stages

Do you need to have a tooth extracted? Perhaps your wisdom teeth are poised to cause issues, or maybe one of your teeth is damaged ... Read more

Graphic illustration of healthy tooth and periodontitis

February 24, 2022

How to Prevent Gum Disease

It’s important to keep in mind that dental care isn’t just about taking care of your teeth; it’s also about taking care of your gums. If ... Read more

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