Comprehensive Family Dentistry: Wisdom Teeth Removal
Do I (or my Children) Have to get Wisdom Teeth Removed? Not everyone has to get their wisdom teeth removed; but more likely than not you will need to remove them. Oftentimes there isn’t enough space in your mouth for your wisdom teeth to grow. In order for them to assume a healthy place in your mouth they
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Comprehensive Family Dentistry: What is a Root Canal?
What Causes Root Canals Root canals occur when the pulp tissue becomes severely inflamed. Inflammation is a response from your body to heal damaged tissue. This response becomes a problem when the body tries to heal severely damage pulp tissue because the tissue simply cannot recover from severe degeneration. The primary cause for this level of inflammation
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Comprehensive Family Dentistry: Getting your Teeth Cleaned
How frequently should I have my teeth cleaned? Fighting off Cavities and Gum Disease It’s generally recommended that you get a dental cleaning at least once every 6 months. This way you can ensure that no cavities or gum diseases develop between your dental appointments. Keep in mind, however, that good family dentistry isn’t just about averages, it’s about your individual needs.
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Comprehensive Family Dentistry: Are x-rays safe?
X-Rays: Not so Scary Anymore A big fear patients have in regard to family dentistry is radiation exposure from x-rays. While we understand concerns over radiation, we wanted to clear the air about them. Nowadays, radiation from x-rays at your local dentist’s office has been greatly reduced from previous decades; in fact, family dentistry has
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Comprehensive Family Dentistry: Dentures
Understanding Dentures and Dental Implants My lower denture is constantly loose. Can dental implants help? Can I be too old for implants? Dentures have the pesky propensity to shift out of place or otherwise be loose. Dental implants are often a great fix, allowing the dentures something to anchor to. However, some of our older
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Pediatric Family Dentistry: Your Childs First Visit
When should I take my child to his/her first dental visit? The general rule is that you should bring your child to the dentist 6 months after their first tooth appears. However, it is preferred that you bring your child for their first visit no later than their first birthday. Why is it important to bring my child so soon? New parents are often shocked
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Comprehensive Family Dentistry: Toothbrush Tips!
Family Dentistry 101: Brushing your teeth! Proper brushing is the key to good oral health. Patients often ask which type of toothbrush is best, manual or electric. Truth is that both types of brushes can adequately do the job, but like any other tool, it needs to be used properly in order to maximize the
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