Don’t Ignore Sensitive Teeth
If your teeth are sensitive, first and most importantly, see the dentist. Find out what the cause of your sensitive teeth is. If you don’t know what the cause is, you may be trying to treat it on your own…
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Sensitive Teeth
If you suffer from sensitive teeth a dentist can determine what is causing the sensitivity and find ways to treat and eliminate the causes. What does the term sensitive teeth really mean, and what symptoms does it include? Dr. Darren…
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The Benefits of Digital X-rays
There are three main benefits for digital X-rays during a routine dental exam. Digital X-rays require much less radiation. Digital radiography systems reduce radiation exposure to patients by up to 80 percent compared to film-based systems. Digital X-rays give immediate results.…
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Digital X-Rays
Digital dental X-rays are superior to traditional X-rays because they use less radiation, are more accurate and provide immediate results. Why is it important to have X-rays taken during routine dental visits? Dr. Darren McKeever: Well, the quick answer on…
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How to Handle a Dental Emergency
The three most common dental emergencies that I see are either pain, swelling, or something that is broken. Pain and swelling really need to be seen as soon as possible by a dentist. Broken things may be at the discretion…
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Tooth Trauma and Dental Emergencies
Dental emergencies that are the result of accidents such as when a tooth gets knocked out or pushed up into the gums require immediate attention. There are other dental problems like swollen gums or cracked teeth that may not seem…
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Warning Signs in the Mouth Can Indicate Other Health Issues
Usually the biggest warning signs that we see in the mouth are not things that people can generally look in their own mouth and say, “Oh, Google says I have this …”. The things that we are looking for are:…
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Window to Overall Health
Dentists are not just checking for cavities when they inspect your mouth. Gums are a major indicator of the condition of your body’s overall health. Redness and puffiness in the gums or changes to the tongue or the palate can…
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The Top 5 Best Oral Health Habits
Brushing and Flossing – These two, one and two, go hand in hand. If you’re only doing one and not the other, you’re not completely cleaning your mouth. Using a Fluoride Rinse – I am a huge fan of a…
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Best Habits for Oral Health
Developing good oral health habits is critical to protecting your teeth and gums in the long term. Some of the best oral health habits include brushing multiple times a day, flossing, rinsing with flouride, visiting the dentist twice a year,…
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