Girl pointing to tooth at dentist

Three Bad Habits That Are Terrible for Your Teeth

Oral bad habits and compulsions continue into later childhood or develop in adulthood, which can pose risks to your dental health. Here are a few habits that you should nip in the bud.

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What to Do About Wisdom Tooth Pain

Wisdom tooth pain is a fairly common complaint and is often the result of these third molars coming in during a person's late teens or early adulthood. However, it is also common for wisdom teeth to become impacted

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Just One Sugary Treat Can Still Cause Tooth Decay

As dental professionals, we feel like broken records telling people to reduce the amount of sugar in their diets to reduce tooth decay.

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Sealants Really Do Prevent Tooth Decay

Sealants have long been a routine part of preventive dental care for children. Since at least the 1970s, sealants have been placed on children's teeth in order to prevent cavities and decay.

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drinking water to combat dry mouth and tooth decay

Dry Mouth Isn’t Just Unpleasant…It Can Cause Tooth Decay!

Dry mouth can make it more likely that you'll get tooth decay! The presence of saliva in your mouth is an important part of keeping your teeth healthy.

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fixing tooth discoloration

Interpreting the Rainbow of Tooth Stain Colors

While tooth stains don't come in all the colors of the rainbow, they come in a few, and they each may mean something different about the condition of your smile and what you can do about it.

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What not to do when you have a toothache

What Not to Do If You Have a Toothache

Chances are you won't be at our office when a toothache strikes, so here are a few things NOT to do between when you notice the discomfort and when you see the dentist.

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trivia about novocain dental anesthetic

Dentists Don’t Use Novocain Anymore!

Dentists no longer use Novocain when treating patients. No, this doesn't mean we've somehow managed to make dentistry completely painless (we wish!).

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paleo diet doesn't always prevent tooth decay

You Can Still Get Cavities on a Paleo Diet!

Among many other health benefits, many people who advocate for the paleo diet also claim that it can prevent tooth decay. But it turns out this might not be true.

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