Facial swelling can happen due to things such as injuries, new medications, or food allergies. It can even occur because of a high-salt diet or too much alcohol. However, facial swelling is also a common reaction to a serious bacterial infection. It goes hand in hand with the dental emergency known as a tooth abscess. […]
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You can stop hitting snooze on your alarm to get more out of your day. You can cut back on screen time to help improve your mood. But what about the behaviors that you can ditch to boost your dental health? Here are five bad dental habits to break for a healthier smile in 2022:
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The winter holidays are often busy with travel and gatherings. However, that doesn’t mean your oral health has to take a back seat until the new year! Our dentists have rounded up some great tips that will keep your family’s smiles merry and bright no matter what this season has in store. Select Smile-Friendly Stocking
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Diabetes is a chronic health condition that takes a toll on many areas of the body. People are often aware of the impact that diabetes can have on their eyes, nerves, and kidneys, to name a few. However, it is necessary to know that high blood sugar is also associated with dental problems. While our
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You want your family to enjoy great oral health year-round. Which is why you might be concerned about the scary tricks that some popular sweets can play on your teeth and gums. Our dentists want you to know that indulging in treats on Halloween night probably won’t do too much damage if you’re brushing and
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Dental trauma is more common than you might think. More than five million teeth are knocked out every year as the result of accidents and sports injuries. If you or your child are dealing with this situation, emergency dental care may help save the tooth so it can last for many years. First Aid for
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A healthy smile is a back-to-school essential. It doesn’t matter if your child is in the classroom full time or part time this fall. If they have untreated dental issues, they may experience pain, trouble chewing, difficulty speaking, and problems focusing, among other challenges. Scheduling a checkup near the start of the school year can
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Tooth restorations are designed to keep your smile strong and healthy for many years. However, there may come a time when you start to notice problems with your dental work. Here are a few examples of how dental restorations can fail — and the treatments to fix them. Know that we keep several emergency appointments
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Oral sedation is one of the three main types of sedation used in dentistry. This option is different from nitrous oxide and intravenous sedation — both of which are administered in-office — because it involves taking a pill before your appointment. Many of our patients who struggle with dental anxiety, a strong gag reflex, or
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You’ve heard of Invisalign®. Now, meet Invisalign® Go. It’s a faster way for people with mild dental issues to transform their smile at our Village Pointe office. Below, we’re answering some common questions about this orthodontic treatment so you can see if it might be right for you. What is Invisalign® Go? Invisalign® Go is
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