09/12/24
Dental trivia and Fun Facts
Humans only get 2 sets of teeth in their lifetime. The first set of teeth (baby teeth) has 20 teeth the second set of teeth (adult teeth) has 32 teeth. Baby teeth start to form before a baby is born and teeth complete eruption as late as 25 years old.
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11/4/24
National Oral Health Month!
I would like to mark the month by celebrating the dental team that works together to provide such great care for their patients. As part of this team, individual dental staff contribute different skills, knowledge sets and responsibilities to provide the comprehensive care a patient receives.
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20/02/24
Digital Dentistry
As the new year begins, we look toward what the future brings. Digital applications in dentistry were introduced approximately 40 years ago, but recently the uses of this technology have grown exponentially. Admittedly, like a lot of dentists, I waited, watched, and not without some trepidation, I am now embracing the change.
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18/09/23
Clear Aligners
Clear aligners are one way to move teeth to create beautiful and healthy smiles. Aligner therapy is a nice alternative to braces for those who prefer a more discreet option to move teeth. Aligners can be used to correct crowded teeth, gapped teeth, underbite, overbite, as well as cross and open bites.
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02/03/23
Tooth Sensitivity
Ouch! Tooth sensitivity can cause mild to severe tooth pain with cold or hot foods and beverages, cold air, or sweets. In fact, one of the most common complaints we receive from our patients is tooth sensitivity. Although cavities are often the cause, they are not the most frequent and definitely not the only cause.
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13/1/23
Tooth Whitening Demystified
Is the Hollywood white smile realistic to achieve? Is it safe to whiten teeth? What's the best way to navigate the myriad of tooth whitening products and options available?
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9/7/22
Navigating The Oral Hygiene Isle
A healthy mouth is part of a healthy life, but navigating the toothpaste isle can be very confusing. What kind of toothbrush works the best? Which toothpaste to use? What are those strange tools. I hope to help and simplify some of that for you.
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6/14/22
Importance of Children's Dental Health
The importance of children's primary or baby teeth is often overlooked due to the perception that they are temporary and, therefore, don't require the same care as permanent teeth.
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3/30/22
Dentists Are Keeping Their Patients Safe During COVID
COVID has been life-changing for most of us. One unfortunate aspect of the pandemic has been the hesitancy among our patients for elective, preventive, and even urgent dental treatment.
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2/14/22
How Your Oral Health Affects Your Overall Well-Being
Our oral health encompasses so much more than just the health of our teeth; it's a portal of communication, it shapes our self-image and sense of well-being.
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