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Tooth Abscess

TOOTH ABSCESS The center of a tooth is filled with blood vessels and nerves and is commonly called the NERVE of the tooth. When the ...
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Happy Easter

We will be CLOSED Monday, April 21, 2014 for Easter Monday. Hope you have a wonderful Easter Holiday!
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INTERPROXIMAL DECAY

Interproximal decay is decay that occurs between the teeth, where one tooth touches another. It most often begins to appear in early teen years and ...
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DEEP FILLINGS

This was a deep filling with decay close to the nerve. You will have cold sensitivity that will probably last for weeks or months. This ...
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Easter Cookies

It’s Easter at our office this week! Come join us celebrate…. cookies for patients.
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Jaw Popping and Muscle Tension

The jaw joints are ball-in-socket joints, just like your shoulders. When ball-in- socket joints are functioning properly, the ball and socket do not touch because ...
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If I have a cavity, then why doesn’t it hurt?

When we tell our patients that they have a cavity, they often respond, “but I don’t feel anything” or “it doesn’t hurt”. Well, that’s usually ...
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Why do I need a Periodontal Examination?

The purpose of a periodontal exam is to check the health of your gum tissue. Your dental hygienist will measure the pockets that surround the ...
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Demineralization

Tooth demineralization is a process by which the teeth lose important strengthening minerals. It is considered an early stage of tooth decay, and typically causes ...
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Gastric Reflux and Your Teeth

Gastric reflux is a condition that occurs when stomach contents reflux into the mouth. While most people have experienced some form of “heartburn” in their ...
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March Madness in Our Office

We have cookies this week celebrating “March Madness”. Come by and see us!
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Flossing A Dental Implant

When flossing around your dental implants, it is important to remember their shape in order to floss them properly. Imagine your natural tooth. In general, ...
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