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As wisdom teeth grow in they can cause severe pain, alter the structure of the mouth, and affect oral health. These issues are usually caused by impacted wisdom teeth and it is recommended that patients get them removed. An impacted wisdom tooth is a third molar that is unable to erupt and develop normally because…

Wisdom teeth are an essential part of our mouth that most people have to deal with at some point in life. While some people never experience any severe issues with wisdom teeth, others may experience significant pain associated with wisdom teeth. Typically, between the ages of 17 and 21 is when you can expect to…

The American Dental Association has a defined oral care regimen they’ve laid out for people to follow. Most of us grew up with our parents and dentists beating elements of this routine into our head, though undoubtedly we’ve all fallen short of this ideal. Brush at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste for at…

At dental checkups, your dental hygienist professionally cleans your teeth to help keep your gums and teeth healthy. If you do not frequently visit the dentist or have symptoms of gum disease, you may need a periodontal cleaning called scaling and root planing. This may sound like an intimidating procedure if you have never heard…

There are many misconceptions about dentures including only old people need them or you have to get them because your mouth is rotting. Dentures are much more common than people realize and people of all ages are reaping the benefits of life with dentures. They look and act just like natural teeth and can be…

So, you’re at the dentist for your semi-annual checkup and you’re informed you have a cavity. If you have never had a cavity before this could be a confusing time for you, but it is nothing to be overly worried about. Getting a cavity filled is a procedure many people will go through at least…

The world of dentistry has changed significantly over recent decades. As oral health and hygiene are becoming more important, dentistry tactics and procedures have evolved. Dental veneers are one of the most popular cosmetic procedures that dentistry professionals are performing today. We’ll take a deep dive into explaining what dental veneers are and everything you…

Charcoal has recently become a huge trend in the health and wellness industry with it being highly promoted on social media channels. It’s been an ingredient added to face masks, cleansing scrubs, and in particular, toothpaste. Many people are trying out charcoal toothpaste in hopes of it making their teeth sparkly white and clean. But…

Since you were young, you’ve heard about caring for your teeth by brushing, using mouthwash and visiting the dentist. Now, however, another oral hygiene practice that’s growing in popularity may have caught your eye: oil pulling. Proponents claim that the practice of oil pulling can make your mouth healthier and whiten your teeth. Does it…

As you might imagine, when people show up at the dentist, they have a lot of questions. Not surprisingly, people also have lots of questions before they get to the dentist. We wanted to know exactly what types of questions people were asking about our services so we dug into some of Google’s tools and…