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Latte Decay: Slow Sipping May Boost Cavities in Adults
Nursing a latte for hours could culminate in tooth decay, at least according to a Seattle dentist who says she’s seen an uptick in cavtities among coffee drinkers. If your last trip to the dentist revealed a crop of new … Continue reading
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You Want to See My 1 Year Old? Are You Kidding?
The statistics are quite clear. When we see one year olds they have 70% fewer cavities at age 6. A child’s primary teeth, sometimes called “baby teeth,” are as important as the permanent adult teeth. Primary teeth, which often begin … Continue reading
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Bleaching Your Teeth at Home or the Dentist?
Custom tray dentist supervised home bleaching is an easy, safe, and cost effective technique to whiten and brighten most teeth. It has been used since the late 1980’s and has few side effects. Home bleaching is more effective and has … Continue reading
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What Pregnant Women Should Know About Dental Care
It’s important for you to take good care of your teeth and gums while you are pregnant. Pregnancy causes hormonal changes that increase your risk of developing gum disease, which in turn, can affect the health of your developing baby.
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How to Treat Cracked Teeth
Do I have a cracked tooth or incomplete tooth crown fracture? Cracked teeth (Incomplete Coronal Fracture) are teeth that have structural cracks in the body of the teeth and are susceptible to fracture that may require extraction and/or cause intense … Continue reading