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The Wise Patient’s Cheat Sheet on Wisdom Teeth Removal

March 12, 2020 Blog, Oral Surgery No comments yet

There’s no way around it: the time has come for your wisdom teeth to be extracted. According to the horror stories out there, you are in for nothing but non-stop agony, but you don’t have to share the same fate!

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5 Ways to Fresher Breath in the Morning

March 3, 2020 Blog, Education No comments yet

Love waking up to the smell of coffee? Think twice before you reach for a cup! Your daily dose of Joe — and other habits that can easily escape your notice — could be giving you a bad case of morning breath. But fear not! Bad breath, or “halitosis”, doesn’t have to ruin your day. Nip the problem in the (taste)buds by giving these simple tips a try:

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Xylitol: The Sweetener You and Your Dentist Will Love

February 3, 2020 Blog, Education, Oral Health No comments yet

Consider this a major score for your sweet tooth: dentists are taking back that hard and fast rule that gum and candy rot your teeth! A sweetener called Xylitol makes it possible to enjoy such treats guilt-free, while actually fighting cavities along the way.

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Whitening: 5 Things to Know About Getting a Brighter Smile

January 10, 2020 Blog, Cosmetic Dentistry, Education No comments yet

Brushing and flossing are everyday ways to keep your teeth bright, white and healthy. Still, if you might feel like your smile is lacking some sparkle or is more yellow than it used to be, you’re not alone. When the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry asked people what they’d most like to improve about their smile, the most common response was whiter teeth. The American Association of Orthodontists also found that nearly 90% of patients requested tooth whitening.

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