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Dental Sealants: Do You Need Them & Are They Safe?

Dental Sealants: Do You Need Them & Are They Safe?

Feb 3, 2022Dental Sealants are thin plastic coatings that your hygienist or dentist applies into the deep grooves and pits on the chewing surfaces of your molars.
What To Expect At Your Child's First Dentist Visit

What To Expect At Your Child's First Dentist Visit

Feb 3, 2022The ADA and pediatricians recommend that every child see a dentist by the time their first tooth comes in or when they turn 1 year old (whichever comes first.)
Are Dental X-Rays Safe?

Are Dental X-Rays Safe?

Feb 3, 2022Your dentist and hygienist use dental X-rays to see areas of your mouth that aren’t visible. Are they safe? Yes, modern digital X-rays are safe.
Dry Mouth: Causes, Treatment, And Prevention

Dry Mouth: Causes, Treatment, And Prevention

Feb 2, 2022Dry mouth/Xerostomia is a serious problem because it significantly raises your risk of getting cavities, bad breath, oral infections, and more.
Canker Sores | Everything You Need To Know

Canker Sores | Everything You Need To Know

Feb 2, 2022Most canker sores/ aphthous ulcers are minor and heal on their own within a couple of weeks.
How To Get Rid Of A Cold Sore

How To Get Rid Of A Cold Sore

Feb 2, 2022Cold sores are both painful and unsightly. They’re almost always somewhere on your lips or the corner of your mouth.
Tooth Fillings | What to Expect, Types, And Care

Tooth Fillings | What to Expect, Types, And Care

Feb 2, 2022Dental fillings are the first line of treatment for tooth cavities. If you put the treatment off, you may need a crown or root canal instead.
Cavities & Tooth Decay | Everything You Need To Know

Cavities & Tooth Decay | Everything You Need To Know

Feb 2, 2022Tooth decay/cavities is a bacterial infection where the hard tooth surfaces start to erode, creating holes in the tooth.