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Different Types of Contact Lenses

Contact lenses are the number one choice for many in need of vision correction. While others may prefer wearing glasses, lenses offer a certain freedom that they don’t want to ...

4 Ways to Keep Your Kids Distracted at the Dental Office

By: Alyssa Pino on 08/09/18 9:21

Visiting a dental office isn’t usually an exciting time for adults, much less for children. Adults typically keep themselves busy by answering emails on their phone or reading ...

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How Diabetes Affects Your Teeth

By: Natalia Courtois on 08/02/18 13:30

Diabetes is a long-lasting medical condition that affects your body’s relationship with natural sugars like glucose. Your pancreas naturally produces a hormone called insulin ...

How Your Smile Could Be Ruining Your Dating Life

By: Brittany Flax on 07/19/18 15:22

Imagine you're walking into your favorite bar and out of the corner of your eye, you see someone you find to be very attractive.

Perio Maintenance: It's a General Dentist Thing

By: Brittany Flax on 07/12/18 10:30

During routine cleanings, dentists sometimes discover that their patients need deeper cleanings than anticipated. Usually it's because the dentist has found signs of gum ...

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Dental Implants Vs. Veneers: The Technical Choice Vs. The Hollywood Smile

By: Natalia Courtois on 07/02/18 11:30

A cheerful and bright smile displays confidence and health. However, many of us feel uncomfortable with our smile. Consequently, we are hesitant to flash a full grin and resort ...

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Benefit Analysis: Dental Implant or Bridge?

By: Natalia Courtois on 06/29/18 12:00

Missing a tooth or two is often seen as a negative reflection on your oral health. However, there are many things that can cause you to lose a tooth or two. It can depend on ...

The Importance of Wearing a Retainer after Braces

By: Kate Ranta on 06/27/18 12:24

You and your child have been waiting for that magical day when the braces come off and you can finally see the winning smile you've invested so much time and money into. They ...

Do you have lupus? 5 reasons to have a dental plan

By: Natalia Courtois on 06/13/18 12:00

Approximately 1.5 million Americans have a form of lupus. The disease tends to form between the ages of 15 to 44. Though many symptoms are linked with lupus, such as hair loss ...

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How can intermittent fasting help bad breath?

By: Natalia Courtois on 06/12/18 12:20

When you think of intermittent fasting, you probably think “diet,” but probably not bad breath. So how is fasting connected to oral health? Some research shows that ...

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