If your dental hygienist cleans your teeth every six months or so, you know that a routine professional cleaning involves scaling teeth and the gum line to remove plaque and tartar, and polishing to remove stains and smooth the tooth's surface. This is done to keep your teeth and gums healthy. If you have symptoms…
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How Stress Affects Oral Health
Research has shown that stress can negatively impact not only our physical and mental health, but also our oral health as well. Our bodies were genetically made to handle bouts of stress when necessary, however, prolonged exposure to elevated amounts of stress can be a severe threat to our health completely. Here are some examples,…
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TMJ/TMD Facts
Temporomandibular joint disorder, commonly known as TMD/TMJ, has a number of different symptoms as well as causes. Because of the uniqueness of each case, it’s important to visit a professional to get an accurate diagnosis and personalized solution. This disorder affects the hinge that connects the bones of the skull with the jaw. This is…
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Back to School Dental Check-Up
As summer time comes to an end and back-to-school season approaches, the first thing typically on parents’ minds is school supplies. However, another important thing to remember when it comes to your children’s checklist in a check-up to maintain their oral health. Did you know that more than 51 million school hours are lost annually…
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