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Gingivitis is an early-stage gum disease that can exhibit a variety of symptoms. The most common, and least desirable symptom, is bad breath, although you can also experience gum sensitivity and oral pain. 

Let’s take a look at a few causes of gingivitis and how working with a dentist can help you get rid of gum disease for good.

The Causes of Gingivitis 

The root…

You brush and floss daily. You have a clean, healthy mouth. A bright, white smile. Do you really need to go to the dentist, especially if nothing is wrong? Yes. The common recommendation is to visit the dentist every six months. 

Routine dental visits are necessary. Having a dentist that you trust and look forward to seeing can be helpful in keeping up consistent visits. …

Many people have anxiety when it comes to going to the dentist and having work done on their teeth. This could be for many reasons, one of them being an individual undergoing a lengthy procedure. Fortunately, sedation dentistry can help remove all the anxiety, stress, and fear an individual may be feeling. Here is everything you need to know about sleep sedation. 

What Is Sedation…

Missing and chipped teeth is a common problem for many individuals and can have a profound impact on confidence and self-esteem. Dental implants can help transform your smile, make you feel confident again, and return that amazing smile back to you again. Here is everything you need to know about dental implants and if they are right for you. 

What Are Dental Implants?

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With Spring just about to pass, most of us have done the obligatory spring cleaning, from fridge to closet and everything in between. But did you include your bathroom cabinet in that everything? When was the last time you replaced your toothbrush? Does your toothbrush look more like the matted down and wild brush used for horse’s manes? If yes, then it may be time to get a new toothbrush. 

What Does The American Dental…

Some people have a love/hate relationship with the dentist, although we don’t get the “hate” part at all! While they love how clean their teeth feel after a check-up, people may hate feeling like they have to go. But there are certain times when you cannot get to a dentist quickly enough. If you’ve ever experienced needing emergency dental care, then you know just how important a dentist can be. If you’re part of the group that “hates” going to the…

At Hillsborough Family Dentistry of Omaha, NE, our dentists understand that dental issues can arise when we least expect them. This is why our team is committed to offering emergency dentistry for both current and new patients. Emergency dental care is often needed in situations where immediate attention is needed from a dental professional…

At Hillsborough Family Dentistry of Omaha, NE, we encourage patients to consider the benefits of using a family-friendly dental team for their entire household's oral health needs.

Below are just some of the primary benefits of seeking treatment with our experienced dental team:…

At Hillsborough Family Dentistry, we see patients who have common dental concerns they would like to address. Anyone who has been diagnosed with halitosis knows how it can become problematic in both business and personal relationships. Also known as bad breath, this condition can be temporary or chronic. With a proper evaluation and diagnosis, our team can help you in combating bad breath for good!

The wisdom teeth, which are actually the third molars, are the very last teeth to erupt through the gums. This typically happens in one's late teen years or early adulthood and is notorious for being problematic. The dentists at Hillsborough Family Dentistry in Omaha, NE, find many…