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What to Expect When Getting Your Wisdom Teeth Removed

What to Expect When Getting Your Wisdom Teeth Removed

We all remember the dread of having our wisdom teeth removed when we were in our late teens or early twenties. It's a rite of passage that many of us have to go through. But what can we really expect when facing this common dental procedure?  I recently spoke with...

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Nine Dental Myths You Must Stop Believing

Nine Dental Myths You Must Stop Believing

The lines between truth and reality often get blurred due to fallacies. This is most certainly true when it comes to our teeth. The challenge, though, is discerning what is real from what isn't because wrong information can be dangerous. This blog, which is crucial...

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Eight Destructive Oral Habits that Can Ruin Your Teeth

Eight Destructive Oral Habits that Can Ruin Your Teeth

We live, we learn, or at least, hopefully, we learn. That’s one of the reasons we are given baby teeth as children—to learn how to take care of them before the official ones kick in. But old habits can die hard, and some of us are guilty of oral habits that destroy...

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The Advantages of Clear Aligner Braces for Adults

The Advantages of Clear Aligner Braces for Adults

For many, the thought of wearing braces as an adult is a complete and utter no-way! Braces are a right of passage for kids, but most adults outgrow the patience and willingness to undergo uncomfortable tooth movement. Do you want to be a brace face in your 40s or 50s?...

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Your Gut Health Could be Ruining Your Teeth

Your Gut Health Could be Ruining Your Teeth

Gut health is directly linked to overall health. People with a healthy gut tend to be sick less frequently than those with GI (gastrointestinal) issues. This is because most cells that make up the immune system are located in the gut. But gut health is also linked to...

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Gaps are Meant for Pumpkins, Not Your Smile

Gaps are Meant for Pumpkins, Not Your Smile

It’s that pumpkin spice time of year when the leaves are aglow with majestic hues of red and yellow, and fireplaces are dusted off and turned back on to keep us snuggly as we sip our coffee and tea. And while you consider how to carve your pumpkin, consider the mouth...

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Is Wisdom Teeth Removal Really Necessary?

Is Wisdom Teeth Removal Really Necessary?

We are creatures of evolution and are grateful for three significant evolutionary changes: opposable thumbs, losing body hair, and larger brains. An area that hasn’t entirely kept up with evolution is wisdom teeth, also known as third molars. Our ancestors had larger...

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Dental Implants – Because Having Teeth is in Style

Dental Implants – Because Having Teeth is in Style

I remember going into my grandparent’s bathroom as a child and seeing their dentures soaking at night. Dentures were the norm until advancements in dentistry proved there was a longer-lasting and functional treatment available for missing teeth - dental implants. ...

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Understanding Radiation Exposure in Dental X-rays

Understanding Radiation Exposure in Dental X-rays

Wait, I don’t want that dental X-ray. Do you get a little nervous when you hear that X-rays are needed? While most people take getting X-rays with ease, some people have concerns about radiation and the risk of getting cancer from too much exposure. This is a valid...

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