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Gum Disease: Symptoms, Treatment, and Risks

Gum Disease: Symptoms, Treatment, and Risks

Feb 3, 2022Gum disease is one of the most common oral infections and the leading cause of tooth loss in the United States. Gum disease can be easily preventable.
Gingivitis: Causes, Risks, and Treatments

Gingivitis: Causes, Risks, and Treatments

Feb 3, 2022Gingivitis treatment starts with prevention. This common oral condition can evolve into a serious gum infection that ultimately causes tooth loss.
Wisdom Teeth Removal: Pain, Impacted, Recovery & Cost

Wisdom Teeth Removal: Pain, Impacted, Recovery & Cost

Feb 3, 2022Wisdom teeth pain can be difficult. Wisdom teeth extraction is performed by a dentist or oral surgeon with or without sedation or general anesthesia.
Dental Sealants: Do You Need Them & Are They Safe?

Dental Sealants: Do You Need Them & Are They Safe?

Feb 3, 2022Dental Sealants are thin plastic coatings that your hygienist or dentist applies into the deep grooves and pits on the chewing surfaces of your molars.
What To Expect At Your Child's First Dentist Visit

What To Expect At Your Child's First Dentist Visit

Feb 3, 2022The ADA and pediatricians recommend that every child see a dentist by the time their first tooth comes in or when they turn 1 year old (whichever comes first.)
Are Dental X-Rays Safe?

Are Dental X-Rays Safe?

Feb 3, 2022Your dentist and hygienist use dental X-rays to see areas of your mouth that aren’t visible. Are they safe? Yes, modern digital X-rays are safe.
Dry Mouth: Causes, Treatment, And Prevention

Dry Mouth: Causes, Treatment, And Prevention

Feb 2, 2022Dry mouth/Xerostomia is a serious problem because it significantly raises your risk of getting cavities, bad breath, oral infections, and more.
Canker Sores | Everything You Need To Know

Canker Sores | Everything You Need To Know

Feb 2, 2022Most canker sores/ aphthous ulcers are minor and heal on their own within a couple of weeks.