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Tooth Decay Prevention

Tooth Decay Prevention What is tooth decay? Tooth decay begins with the Streptococcus mutans bacteria. These bacteria join with food particles and fluids in the

Extractions

Extractions Dentists prefer to preserve your natural teeth as much as possible, but sometimes that just isn’t an option. There are two ways a tooth

Orthodontic Headgear

Orthodontic Headgear Orthodontic headgear is used to correct a severely abnormal bite, correct dental overcrowding, and support normal jaw alignment and growth. It is typically

Bruxism

Bruxism Bruxism is the medical term for excessive tooth grinding and/or jaw clenching. Because our jaw muscles are capable of producing hundreds of pounds of

Nutrition and Oral Health

Nutrition and Oral Health Nutrition goes hand in hand with oral health. It can affect the speed at which oral diseases may progress. Such diseases

Crowns

Crowns Decayed, broken, and missing teeth affect your oral health and your self-confidence. When a tooth has suffered structural or cosmetic damage, a dental crown

Dental Implant FAQs

Dental Implant FAQs What are dental implants? A dental implant is a small post that serves as a replacement for a tooth root. An abutment,

Loose Teeth and Bite Problems

Loose Teeth and Bite Problems While a loose baby tooth is perfectly normal, a loose adult tooth is something to be concerned about. Painful and

About Pediatric Dentistry

About Pediatric Dentistry Pediatric dentistry is the study, practice, teaching, and research of oral care treatments and preventions in children. It is recommended that children