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How to Get Dental Treatment Without Insurance

A regular dental check-up or cleaning can cost hundreds of dollars. Filling cavities, braces, and dentures can cost thousands. A dental emergency, such as surgery or a root canal can also have a cost in the thousands. The problem of … Continue reading

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Overcoming Dental Anxiety

Tips and tricks for how to cope with worries, fears, and anxiousness about visiting the dentist.   The high-pitched whir of the drill. The rubbery taste of latex gloves. Bright lights shine in your eyes. A stranger or two poking … Continue reading

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How Hard Is Too Hard to Brush, And What Can You Do About It?

Brushing your teeth at least twice a day is a fundamentally important part of good oral hygiene. However, if you brush your teeth too hard, you can actually damage your teeth and especially your gums. What are some warning signs … Continue reading

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What kind of Diet is Good for your Teeth?

It’s common knowledge that sugary foods are bad for the teeth. But what foods are good for your teeth? Are there foods that can actually restore damaged parts of your teeth and gums? Is there a way to eat unhealthy … Continue reading

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The Ancient History of Oral Surgery

Dental surgery (or maxillofacial surgery) has been around for a surprisingly long time. If you think dental surgery is scary now, then be happy you are alive today and not a few thousand years ago. In modern times dental surgery … Continue reading

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How Smoking Affects Your Oral Health

It’s common knowledge that smoking is not good for you. It’s bad for your whole body, with notable diseases like mouth, lung, and throat cancer being some of the worst side effects. Smoking also shrinks your capillaries (small veins that … Continue reading

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Keeping Your Gums Healthy

Having good teeth and a nice smile may be the focus of most toothpaste commercials, but having healthy gums is just as important. Your gums are important for your oral health because it’s where they keep your teeth rooted. If … Continue reading

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Types Of Foods That Are Good For Your Oral Health

The health of your mouth, teeth, and gums is important. It’s not just good to have strong teeth and gums, but your whole body benefits from having a healthy mouth. Keeping your teeth and gums healthy prevent not only infections … Continue reading

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Mercury Fillings: Facts and Safe Removal

Mercury fillings are surrounded by a great deal of conflicting opinions. Are they safe? Are they safe to remove? Why do dentists use them? It’s fair to have questions about this poisonous element, especially if it is being used in … Continue reading

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What is Holistic Oral Health, and Why Does It Matter?

The word “holistic” gets thrown around quite a bit when it comes to health. Holistic health is usually the practice of treating the cause of a problem rather than the symptom.  The root word of “holistic” is “whole.” Holistic health … Continue reading

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