Dental x-rays are a vital part of your oral healthcare. Along with your oral exam, x-rays allow your dentist to visualize a more complete picture of what’s going on with your teeth and gums. X-rays are used as a safe tool to help dentists be preventative, as well as diagnostic. Read on for answers to […]
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An abscessed tooth is a painful bacterial infection that can form inside the teeth, gum or jawbone. Damage to the tooth, untreated tooth decay, or gum disease can cause an abscessed tooth. These painful infections don’t heal on their own, so if your child has an abscessed tooth, they need treatment right away. Here are
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You brush your teeth twice a day and floss once a day, so you know that you’re doing the right things to keep your teeth and gums healthy. However, you don’t regularly use mouthwash. Should you? Read on for information on how adding mouthwash to your daily routine can make a positive difference in your
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Overbites are very common. In fact, according to the American Dental Association, nearly 70% of children exhibit the signs of having an overbite. The most common cause of an overbite is the structure and/or size of the jaw or the teeth. If not treated, an overbite can turn into a complicated problem that can cause
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Most people, at some point or another, will develop a cavity, no matter how dedicated they are to oral health and hygiene. However, some people find themselves developing cavities much more often than others. Here’s the scoop on why some people are more prone to cavities than others, as well as a few tips to
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When you think of a kid with braces, you probably picture a preteen or teenager, not an elementary school-age kiddo who has yet to lose all their baby teeth. However, it is more and more common to see children as young as 7 or 8 with braces. Why, you may ask? Well, in some cases,
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Teething signs in babies are usually pretty easy to spot – the drooling, overall crankiness and disinterest in feeding – are all fairly classic symptoms that aren’t really up for debate. A fever accompanying teething, however, is definitely a hot button topic among parents, pediatric dentists and pediatricians alike. So, do teething babies spike fevers?
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If your child is nearing their first birthday, then it is time to start thinking about scheduling their first visit to the dentist. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends that children see a dentist within six months of their first tooth erupting, or by age one. Before you schedule that first appointment, be
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Ever wonder why your dentist asks you so many questions about your health and lifestyle when you visit the office for your routine cleaning and exam? It’s because your overall health and your oral health are 100% interconnected. There are many health conditions that can lead to issues with your teeth and gums, and your
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Bad breath, or halitosis, is not only embarrassing, but it can also be the sign of serious underlying health conditions. Whether you’ve just eaten a particularly smelly food or aren’t brushing and flossing as well as you should be, you definitely want to avoid this odorous problem. Read on for the most common causes of
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