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The Purpose of a Dental Crown

February 7th, 2024

A dental crown, otherwise known as a cap, covers an infected tooth and can vary in function, depending on the position of the tooth. Crowns cover all the visible parts of a tooth and vary in size, appearance, and functionality. A crown can be used to protect a weak tooth from breaking, hold together an…
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Ouch! Are You Biting Your Cheeks More Often?

January 31st, 2024

You’re biting into something delicious, and, Ouch! You bite into something you didn’t mean to—the inside of your tender cheek. Painful moments like this happen every now and again. But if you find that more frequent cheek biting means that you’re extra-cautious when eating or speaking, if you wake up with sore cheeks in the…
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Can You Repair Your Tooth Enamel?

January 25th, 2024

There are lots of ads out there for toothpastes that claim to repair damaged tooth enamel. Can you treat cavities and tooth decay at home? Well, mostly, no, you can’t. Can you strengthen your enamel at home? Very possibly—in some circumstances. Let us explain! Cavities and tooth decay start forming when the enamel on the…
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The Stages of Gum Disease

January 17th, 2024

Taking care of your gums is one of the best ways to protect your smile. But sometimes, we treat our gums like an afterthought when it comes to dental care. It might surprise you to learn just how common gum disease is—and how damaging it can be for your oral health. Surprising Fact #1: About…
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