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Dental care can be expensive and just because a tooth breaks doesn’t mean the rest of our life can be…
What do I do if my child has their front tooth knocked out or knocked loose?
Even when parents make every effort to protect their children from accidents, they still happen. But what should you do…
Are You Getting Too Much Radiation from Dental X-Rays?
People are becoming more and more conscious about the amount of radiation they are exposed to on a daily basis.…
How Does Regular and Diet Soda Affect Your Teeth?
It is common knowledge that soda can cause tooth decay and damage your teeth. However, many people still believe that…
What Happens If I Don’t Replace Missing Teeth?
Despite the best efforts of you and your dentist, teeth can reach the point where they are no longer restorable…
Do I Need Antibiotics Before My Dental Appointment?
In recent years there has been some debate over the need for prophylactic antibiotics before a dental appointment. Unfortunately, there…
Why Should I Have My Child’s Wisdom Teeth Removed?
As your children reach their middle to late teenage years, their wisdom teeth (3rd molars) become more fully developed and…
What is so Important About Oral Cancer Screenings?
Each time you visit our office for a professional cleaning and examination, both the hygienist and dentist perform an oral…
Does My Child Need Sealants on Their Teeth?
We typically recommend dental sealants for children as soon as the permanent molars have erupted above the gums. In cases…
Which Toothbrush Should I Use?
If you have ever walked down the aisle where toothbrushes are sold, it can be a little overwhelming. With traditional…
Dental Amalgams: Are Silver Fillings Still OK?
There has been some recent controversy about amalgam (silver) dental fillings and any issues they may present to the patient…
How Does My Diet Affect My Risk of Tooth Decay?
This time of the year it seems like we are constantly snacking on sweets both at home and at work.…
Do I Really Need To Floss?
Essentially everyone abides by the notion that we need to brush our teeth in order to maintain good oral health.…
Should I Get an Implant or a Bridge?
When faced with the question of how to best replace a missing tooth, the first two options we typically discuss…
Dental Insurance Limitations
When I began my dental career 34 years ago, the maximum benefit for a dental insurance policy was $1000 per…

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