*According to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOM), statistics show that nearly 70% of adults between the ages of 35-44 in the United States have at least one missing tooth due to an accident, tooth decay, or other oral factors. If you’re missing a tooth or more and debating what are your
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Nobody wants to hear the news of any type of cancer, much less if it’s happening to you. Oral cancer is something we should not dismiss. As stated in a previous blog, we stand by the importance of being mindful of this disease and detecting it early, is key. Since April is Oral Cancer Awareness
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Having a sweet tooth can take a toll on our oral health. Whether we’re constantly eating sugar all day or satisfying a strong craving after dinner; the bacteria in our mouths feed off of the sugars we consume causing damaging effects in the long-run. However, there are alternative ways to satisfy your sweet tooth while
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Looking for the right mouthwash can be just as daunting as looking for the right toothbrush. Most stores have a large variety of brands and even those brands have different types of mouthwashes. So how do you know which mouthwash is right for you? We’ve put together some tips to help you make the right
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We all have fears of going to the dentist…afraid we might have a cavity or two, perhaps needing another tooth extraction. These things we simply dislike, but it’s better to know about what we need to maintain oral health than not know. Some people’s fears are purely based on the visit itself, mostly because it’s
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Mouth open or mouth closed? After lunch or after dinner? Flat or at an angle? We brush our teeth every day (hopefully!), but who knew it was this complicated. Just grab a brush a get to work, right? Not so fast, my friend! There are actually some best practices to be mindful of when brushing
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Did you know there are five distinct stages of tooth decay? And, that in the first stage of decay, you can actually take steps to reverse the progression of the disease? Indeed, it’s true. In the first stage of decay, whether you’re a child or an adult, the application of fluoride via fluoride treatments, yourtoothpaste
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While the current percentage of Americans who smoke cigarettes is the lowest it’s been in decades, those who continue the habit remain at risk for heart and lung disease. Additionally, while we know smoking is also bad for our oral health, most don’t understand just how bad it is… More Than Just Stained TeethFrom its
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We all know drinking enough water is good for our health. And when you’re feeling parched, there’s nothing better than a tall drink of ice-cold water to dampen that dry mouth of yours. But what do you do when you find yourself constantly needing to wet your whistle? There are numerous reasons you could be
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Of all the things you can do to maintain a healthy mouth, flossing has got to be the least expensive! But many patients don’t take the time to floss. And if you do, you might not be doing it correctly! Welcome to Flossing 101… Why should you floss?Your toothbrush isn’t enough to brush away the
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