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Secure Your Smile with Implant-Supported Dentures

Have you heard of implant dentures? This revolutionary treatment option secures custom made dentures to a series of dental implants for optimal oral function and comfort. Implant dentures are beautiful, too – they produce the appearance of a healthy, youthful-looking

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Break These Bad Brushing Habits

You may think that as long as you’re brushing your teeth twice each day for two minutes at a time that you’re in good shape to protect your oral health. However, bad brushing habits can make your oral hygiene routine

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Will dentures affect my speech?

Dentures do affect your speech but normally in positive ways. Our teeth assist with pronunciation. For instance, our tongues sometimes make contact with the backs of our teeth to produce specific sounds. Without our teeth, our pronunciation suffers. Wearing dentures

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Do I really need to pay attention to my tongue?

The short answer to this question is yes. You absolutely should pay attention to your tongue during oral hygiene and when performing self-examinations for oral cancer. Our family dentistry practice provides oral cancer screenings, professional dental cleanings, and general care

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Top 5 Benefits Of Porcelain Veneers

Your cosmetic dentist can use porcelain veneers to correct any number of aesthetic flaws in your smile. The treatment is fairly simple, straightforward and quick, and it is associated with numerous benefits. Porcelain Veneer Treatment Porcelain veneers are tooth-shaped shells

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Harmful Dental Habits To Avoid

Bad habits can harm your teeth, so it’s important to steer clear of actions that can cause damage and institute more positive habits to keep your smile healthy. You should be discussing healthy dental habits at your semiannual checkups at

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Gingivitis And Your Overall Health

Your gum health is closely linked to your overall health, so even relatively mild gum disease, such as gingivitis, can have a negative effect on the rest of your body. It’s important to be aware of the symptoms of gingivitis

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