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It’s Springtime!

I don’t know about you but we are so glad Spring is here! It’s been a long winter and we are ready for warm temps, ...
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Visible Signs of Clenching

We see a lot of patients in our practice that exhibit visible signs of clenching and/or grinding. While most people know what grinding (bruxing) is ...
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Biteguards

Clenching and grinding of the teeth are extremely destructive dental habits. Unlike normal chewing, where teeth are cushioned with portions of food and biting force ...
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Thumb Sucking and Pacifier Use in Children

Many parents have questions regarding thumb sucking and pacifier use. While each child and situation is unique, the article below gives a general outline of ...
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Oral Cancer Screening

The importance of a thorough oral exam on semi-annual basis is imperative. Oral cancer screenings are more often than not only performed in a dental ...
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Sonic Powered Toothbrush Technique

Sonic Powered Toothbrush Are you using a Sonic Powered toothbrush? If so, please watch the video below to make sure you are using your brush ...
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Dental Sealants

What are sealants? Dental sealants are temporary plastic coatings that are placed on the chewing surface of the permanent back teeth to help protect them ...
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Am I Brushing To Hard?

Did you know that your toothbrush should look the exact same way the day you throw it away as the day you first took it ...
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Rotary Toothbrush Technique

Dental plaque forms on all surfaces of your teeth, especially in-between teeth and along the gumline. It is important to focus on these areas during ...
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Denture Cleaning

Removable partials or dentures should be cared for daily to keep them clean, stain free and looking good! • Remove/ rinse dentures after eating. Run ...
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Flossing Technique

In order for dental floss to effectively remove plaque from your teeth, you need to be sure you’re using the correct technique. • Use enough ...
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What is Tartar (Calculus) Buildup?

Calculus or tartar is hardened dental plaque. It is caused by the continual accumulation of minerals from saliva on plaque on the teeth. Its rough ...
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