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Wisdom Teeth
What You Need to Know About Wisdom Teeth If they grow in properly, wisdom teeth are no different than any other teeth in your mouth. However, if they become impacted, or erupt in a strange angle or location, they may need to be removed. Learn more about your wisdom teeth and wisdom tooth extractions. What…
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Losing More Than Zs What is sleep apnea?Sleep apnea is a serious, potentially life-threatening sleep disorder that affects approximately 18 million Americans. It owes its name to the Greek word apnea (meaning “want of breath”) and refers to episodes in which a person stops breathing for 10 seconds or more during sleep. With each episode,…
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Sensitive Information What is dentin hypersensitivity?Dentin hypersensitivity, more commonly referred to as sensitive teeth, can be defined as short, sharp pains that come from exposed dentin (the layer of tissue found beneath the hard enamel that contains the inner pulp). Individuals with sensitive teeth may find that the pain can be triggered by hot, cold,…
Read MorePlaque and Oral Hygiene
Prevent Plaque With Good Oral Hygiene It’s important to keep your children’s teeth clean and healthy, and you can help do this by teaching them how to reduce the amount of plaque on their teeth. To learn more about plaque, read on! What is plaque?Plaque is a sticky layer of bacteria-containing film that accumulates on…
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Connecting Oral and Overall Health Regular dental exams not only help decrease your risk of oral health problems, such as cavities and gum disease, but also may help to diagnose other, sometimes life-threatening, medical conditions. Serious diseases like diabetes and cancer often can be detected from signs and symptoms inside your mouth. In fact, many…
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Mouthguards To avoid injuries to your mouth while you’re playing sports, talk to your dentist about getting an athletic mouthguard made just for you. What is a mouthguard?A mouthguard is a flexible appliance that is worn during athletic and recreational activities to prevent injuries to your mouth and face, such as split lips, broken teeth,…
Read MoreGeriatric Dental Care
Facts of Life Due to advances in medicine and an increase in prolonged life expectancy, the number of older people will continue to increase worldwide. It is essential that all older adults practice and maintain good oral hygiene due to the high correlation between oral health and general health. How should I care for my…
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