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The Ice Chewing Dilemma: A Chilling Habit with Serious Consequences for Your Smile

October 1, 2017

Your teeth and the surrounding jaw muscles present a powerhouse capable of crushing even the hardest foods to pieces. But sometimes we use our teeth in ways that push them to the limit and lead to unnecessary problems and treatment. Learn about one habit that may accelerate the breakdown of your teeth and how to read the symptoms your teeth share with you.

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Unveiling Oral Malodor: A Comprehensive Look at Bad Breath

September 1, 2017

When you wake up in the morning, no one expects your breath to smell very good. With a few good hygiene habits, your breath is usually ready for the day. But if you’re struggling with bad breath, or you suspect it might be a problem, we have a few tips to kick this social issue to the curb. Learn more here about the real causes and how to keep your breath fresh every day.

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Keeping Your Teeth for a Lifetime: Prevention and Care

July 31, 2017

When you consider what teeth go through, it’s amazing how well they hold up. In a warm, moist environment they undergo a barrage of forces. Bacterial toxins wash over them while acidic foods and drinks flood their mineralized surface. So should teeth wear out and eventually be removed? Or can you expect them to last a lifetime? Learn more about how you can put yourself on the right side of dental health HERE!

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Smile Saboteurs: 5 Habits to Break Now

May 25, 2017

Unhealthy habits often seem benign, producing nearly undetectable changes to our bodies for a long time. But a little bit of damage leads to a little bit more, and the impact often shows after irreversible problems develop. As the hardest substance in your body, teeth can handle a lot of wear and tear.

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Your Tongue: A Window To Your Health

April 28, 2017

Your tongue plays a vital role in conversation and eating, but did you know it sends silent messages about your general health? Three different color changes offer subtle clues to overall wellness that are worth paying attention to.

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Headaches: What You Don’t Know Will Hurt You

March 30, 2017

Everyone experiences headaches occasionally, but no one should live with them on a regular basis. If you know someone who deals with head pain, spending 5 minutes reading this article could make you their hero.

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The Mouth Sore Affliction

February 28, 2017

Sometimes patients develop toothaches or gum discomfort, but mouth pain comes in many other forms, too. Did you know your own body’s immune system can attack the lining of your mouth and create stinging sores? Chances are you or a loved one suffers from these frustrating ulcers. Research shows that one simple, inexpensive supplement may dramatically reduce attacks.

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Growing Teeth: A New Dental Frontier

January 30, 2017

Missing or damaged teeth may put you at risk for future dental problems. Reliable restorative options with innovative procedures allow us to offer a remedy to almost every dental dilemma. But what if you could actually grow a new tooth? Or a missing tooth could grow healthy new tooth structure?

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Xerostomia: When Saliva Goes missing

December 29, 2016

Did you know our bodies produce roughly 1-2 liters of saliva every day? Peak production occurs in the late afternoon, dropping off dramatically during the night. But for nearly 30 million Americans, there’s never enough moisture produced, day or night. Chances are you or someone you care about struggles with this difficult condition.

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Shining the Light: 5 Teeth Whitening Myths Exposed

November 22, 2016

If the color of your teeth isn’t as bright as the whites of your eyes, it may be time to consider brightening your smile. Teeth whitening is simple, effective, and safe...as long as it’s done properly with quality products and methods. Take a look at 5 common myths you need to debunk to get it right.

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