It’s no secret that having tooth decay or missing teeth can seriously lower your confidence and self-esteem. You would give just about anything to have your teeth back, to restore your beautiful smile. A healthy, radiant smile can improve your appearance, self-esteem, and relationships, both personal and professional. Your dentist can provide many options for
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Toothaches and How to Prevent Them
It’s hard to enjoy life when your teeth are giving you the fits. Dental problems can sideline even the toughest of us, but with today’s advancements there is really no reason to suffer in silence. Surprisingly, some of the most excruciating pain known to mankind can be cured and even prevented with regular trips to
Read MoreReasons to Get an Annual Dental Exam: Why Your Dentist May Save Your Life
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
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 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
Read MoreStaying Calm in The Dentist’s Chair
Do you feel relatively calm before your dental appointment, or are you a little nervous about a visit to the dental office? Do you worry about it days or weeks before the appointment? Are you someone who is terrified about going to the dentist or about a procedure, worrying about it all the time? There
Read MoreWhat is That Smell in The Dentist Office?
It was the writer Marcel Proust who first described the connection between scent and recollection. It is true that scents are tied to our memories. According to psychological studies, the olfactory bulb near other areas of our brain can be linked to both memories and emotion. If you have ever been to the dentist’s office,
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