The dentist is probably not anybody’s favorite place to be. Some people even have dental anxiety, where they try to avoid dental visits at all costs. However, the simple truth is that avoiding dental exams can be detrimental, causing you to suffer later rather than facing your fears now. Dental exams are not only about
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A 21st Century Dentist: Better Technology, Better Dentistry
When you choose a dentist, what qualities are you looking for? Do you want a dentist who is knowledgeable and skilled, and who provides excellent results? What about a caring attitude – is that what you’re looking for? Or are you more concerned about having a dentist that explains everything so that you understand what
Read MoreReasons to See Your Dentist: Women with Gum Disease and Cancer
According to the Centers for Disease and Control (CDC), gum disease, typically caused by infection and inflammation in the gums, affects over 70 percent of people aged 65 and above in the United States. Women are affected by periodontal disease (gum disease) more than men, about 38.4 percent. Throughout a woman’s life, hormonal changes affect
Read MoreChoosing the Right Family Dentist
A dentist’s priority and goal for their patients is helping them to maintain a great smile with healthy teeth and gums. Practicing and having good dental hygiene is critical to achieving this goal, but also making sure that your family chooses the right dentist is very important. You can have a number of dentists who
Read MoreWhat Sets Us Apart from Other Dental Practices
Not many people like going to dentist, but it really is a necessary part of life. For dentists, it is not just the teeth in your mouth they are concerned about, it is about oral health, but most importantly, about your overall health as well. At Dedicated Dental, it is more than just about going
Read MoreWhat Your Dentist Recommends for Sensitive Teeth
Are you one of those people who cringes from discomfort or pain when you drink a hot beverage or bite into something cold like an apple or popsicle? If biting into ice cream and drinking coffee have turned into more painful experiences rather than enjoyable ones, you may be suffering with sensitive teeth. Tooth sensitivity
Read MoreAre Invisalign Braces Right for Me?
Invisalign braces may be the safe, easy, and practically invisible way to get that straight and lovely smile you have always wanted. As great as they are though, Invisalign braces may not be for everyone. One of the biggest determining factors is going to be based on how severe your dental issues are. For instance,
Read MorePreparing for Your Full Mouth Reconstruction
You don’t have to be embarrassed about your missing, badly worn, or damaged teeth anymore. A full mouth reconstruction can help restore your teeth using a combination of advanced cosmetic and reconstructive dental techniques. Whether you need crowns, onlays, inlays, veneers, bridges, implants, dentures, or other services, to help correct the damages of cancer, accidents,
Read MoreWhat receding gum lines could mean
Have you been told by your dentist or hygienist that your gums are receding? It’s a common oral health problem that happens gradually – so you might not be aware of it until you have a dental checkup. The gum tissue that protects your teeth can shrink and draw away from the surface of the
Read MoreThings Your Dentist Knows about You By Looking at Your Mouth
It may seem like a stretch, but it’s true, our mouths are often a clear indicator of our health. Dentistry is more than dealing with cavities and plaque build-up. Dentists can tell a variety of issues and ailments just by one glance into your mouth and at your teeth and gums. Going to the dentist
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