Monthly Archives: January 2012

Green Tea: A Dental Treatment?

When trying to take care of your pearly whites, many have been told to avoid coffee and tea, as they are responsible for some of the staining that may make your smile dull.  However, a recent report in The Doctors … Continue reading

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Dental Phobia and Sedation Dentistry

Odontophobia, or dental phobia, is a serious condition that keeps many people from taking good care of their oral health.  According to the Dental Health Magazine article, “Overcoming Dental Fear with Sedation Dentistry,” an estimated 7 to 13% of people … Continue reading

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More Kids Experiencing Tooth Decay

There is a new enemy-of-the-tooth emerging in a generation of children who won’t drink water.  With the popularity of flavored waters, fruit juices, and smoothies soaring, more and more kids are experiencing an abnormally high incidence of tooth decay, according … Continue reading

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Taking Care of Your Smile

It’s hard to read anything about dental health without noticing the strong connection between good oral hygiene and overall wellness.  More and more people are taking an interest in not only the appearance of their teeth, but the physical condition … Continue reading

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Avoid the Cold and Flu: Brush Your Teeth

We have officially entered cold and flu season, and most of us are taking extra precautions in order to maintain our health.  Washing hands regularly, not sneezing or coughing into your hands, avoiding touching your face, and even getting an … Continue reading

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A Resolution Worth Sticking To

Ten days into the New Year, and you could be one of the millions of Americans abandoning their resolutions.  The most common ones, quitting smoking, losing weight, and getting more exercise, can be challenging to make part of your everyday … Continue reading

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Can Candy Fight Cavities?

For years, Chinese traditional medicine has been using the dried root of the licorice plant as a natural way of treating various ailments, such as digestive and respiratory issues.  Despite this, there have been few scientific studies done in recent … Continue reading

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New Technique in Dental Implants

Losing a permanent tooth can have a lasting effect on anyone.  Fortunately, dental implants have provided a solution that is cost effective, fairly immediate, and relatively comfortable.  There are few drawbacks to the tradtional tooth-replacement method that are typically accepted, … Continue reading

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