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3 Cosmetic Dental Procedures to Enhance Your Smile

Do you yearn for a whiter smile? Perhaps you have old metal dental work that makes you feel self-conscious about your appearance. Cosmetic dental treatments can breathe new life into your appearance by concealing noticeable imperfections like stains, old dental

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Do Composite Fillings Last as Long as Metal Fillings?

Patients who need to have a cavity filled usually are faced with a choice between tooth-colored composite fillings or amalgam (metal) restorations. The different materials have distinct qualities, so it’s important for patients to decide which factors are most important

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Harmful Effects of Soda on Teeth

Drinking soda causes a slew of effects on your teeth. If you have a problematic soda habit, cutting down on your consumption will benefit your smile as well as your overall health. Here is a general overview of the issues

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Fun Teeth Facts

There is certainly nothing funny about dental decay or gum disease; however, there are some very interesting facts that have evolved over the years that involve your teeth and oral health. Your family dentist can probably regale you with stories

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4 Warning Signs You May Have Gum Disease

Gum disease can be easily treated when it’s caught early, but the condition comes with more severe symptoms and requires more complex interventions if it has the opportunity to progress to a more advanced form. Therefore, patients should monitor their

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How do I care for my dentures?

Have you chosen dentures to address tooth loss? If so, you probably have some questions. Once you adjust to your replacement teeth, you will enjoy custom, lifelike new teeth that increase oral function and improve your appearance. While life without

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