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When it comes to dental hygiene, you can’t believe everything you’ve been told or even what you read on the Internet. In fact, there are several myths regarding dental care that you need to be aware of, including the following:

If your gums are bleeding,…

Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases. It is marked by too much blood glucose or high blood sugars in the body. If you are diabetic, you are probably well aware of the serious consequences of not properly managing your condition. Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to blindness, limb amputation, heart disease and neuropathy. However,…

Losing a full arch of teeth is rarely planned or wanted, but it does happen. Fortunately, modern dentistry gives us some solid solutions when it comes to replacing a full mouth of teeth. While dentures are the time-tested choice to regain a complete smile, they can be anchored into your mouth in two different ways.

If you are suffering from the pain of an infected tooth, the discomfort may be quite unbearable. In fact, you may be so tempted to rid yourself of pain that you are considering extracting or removing the tooth altogether. While this can certainly eliminate your pain, the sequential drawbacks from a missing tooth are substantial. Patients…

In the spirit of  Valentine’s Day, it is a great time to talk about your heart. Your heart is a pretty significant organ. In fact, it’s one that keeps your body alive. While you probably know that plenty of exercise, adequate sleep and a balanced diet can keep your heart healthy, you may…

How did your teeth fare in 2018? For most of us, the past year was full of countless experiences, both good and bad – even when it comes to your teeth. While we hope the health of your smile is in good condition, you may be concerned with the shade of your teeth. If red wine, dark sodas,…

If you are an expectant mother, you may be well aware of terms like preeclampsia, gestational diabetes and anemia. These are conditions that can pose a serious threat to yourself and your unborn child during pregnancy. However, you should also put gum disease on your…

Accidents happen. In many cases, they are unavoidable. While you may visit the ER of a hospital for injuries to your body, an emergency involving your teeth typically warrants a trip to the dentist. An

A dental crown is one of the most widely used treatments in restorative dentistry. Crowns can be used to strengthen and repair a tooth that is broken or one too weak to function on its own.…

It is no surprise that smoking cigarettes carries many health warnings. If you light up every day, you are at risk for lung cancer, heart disease, emphysema and other serious health problems. However, did you know that your smoking habit can also sabotage the…