Medical doctors and dental health professionals, like the doctor, have debated over the connection (or lack thereof) between gum disease and heart disease. While there still is no unanimous consensus
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Happy Gums, Happy Heart!
posted: Sep. 20, 2022.
Medical doctors and dental health professionals, like the doctor, have debated over the connection (or lack thereof) between gum disease and heart disease. While there still is no unanimous consensus
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Diastema, or, Mind the Gap!
posted: Sep. 13, 2022.
Diastema is a medical term meaning “space between”—or what the doctor and our team less formally call a gap between the teeth. Such gaps are common for children as they
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Football Season? Practice Dental Defense
posted: Sep. 06, 2022.
It’s finally football season, and whether you’re on the field, at the game, or watching at home with friends, it’s time to work on some defensive dental strategies.
Taking the Field
If
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Celebrate Labor Day by Getting Away
posted: Aug. 30, 2022.
Labor Day honors the contributions that workers have made to this country, and for many Americans, the holiday is a great time to relax at home with family and friends.
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Losing a Baby Tooth Prematurely
posted: Aug. 23, 2022.
Losing a baby tooth is often an exciting event in a child’s life. It’s a sign your child is growing up, and might even bring a surprise from the Tooth
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What happens if I don’t have my wisdom teeth removed?
posted: Aug. 16, 2022.
One of the things the doctor and our team at Smile Works Dental Center monitor during your dental appointments is the growth of your wisdom teeth, or third molars. Third
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Anatomy of a Smile Makeover
posted: Aug. 09, 2022.
A smile makeover is usually a combination of one or more cosmetic dental procedures. To achieve your desired result, the doctor may perform or suggest a variety of options. The
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Hot Day? Three Drinks to Leave Home When You’re Packing the Cooler
posted: Aug. 02, 2022.
Whew! It’s a hot one! And whenever the temperature soars, you need to stay hydrated, especially when you’re outside or exercising. But all cold drinks aren’t equal when it comes
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When to Replace Fillings
posted: Jul. 26, 2022.
A dental filling replaces and restores the health of a tooth that has been damaged. Often, the need for a filling results from a cavity due to a large amount
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When to Replace Fillings
posted: Jul. 26, 2022.
A dental filling replaces and restores the health of a tooth that has been damaged. Often, the need for a filling results from a cavity due to a large amount
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Oral-Systemic Health
posted: Jul. 19, 2022.
Oral-systemic health is the idea that oral health is a critical and interconnected component to a patient’s overall health and well-being. Studies show that people who have poor oral health
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Five Reasons for Your Bad Breath
posted: Jul. 12, 2022.
Bad breath, or halitosis, is probably not a matter of life or death. But it can make you feel self-conscious and have a negative impact on your life. The majority
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Summer Dental Health? Get into the Swim of It!
posted: Jul. 05, 2022.
On a sizzling hot day, there’s not much that makes us happier than heading to the water for a quick swim, some gentle laps, or even a rousing game of
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Summer Dental Health? Get into the Swim of It!
posted: Jul. 05, 2022.
On a sizzling hot day, there’s not much that makes us happier than heading to the water for a quick swim, some gentle laps, or even a rousing game of
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Summer Dental Health? Get into the Swim of It!
posted: Jul. 05, 2022.
On a sizzling hot day, there’s not much that makes us happier than heading to the water for a quick swim, some gentle laps, or even a rousing game of
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Happy Fourth of July
posted: Jun. 28, 2022.
Every year, Americans all over the world celebrate the birth of the country and its independence on the Fourth of July. There are countless ways that people celebrate and they
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