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When I was a kid, my parents, my sister, and I didn’t visit a dentist’s office very often. Because my parents didn’t have any dental insurance, they couldn’t afford to pay dental fees. Unfortunately, the decision to skip semi-annual dental appointments has led to my mom having many problems with her teeth recently. Sadly, her gums are receding. Because her dentist is concerned about how this condition will affect her teeth, he is being very proactive. One of the things he is considering performing is a set of root canals. On this blog, you will discover the most common dental issues root canals correct. Enjoy!

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What To Expect When You Have Your Teeth Professionally Whitened

Posted on April 28, 2017

Most people desire a bright, white smile, but a lot of people don't have one when they reach adulthood. While there are a number of teeth whitening products available in drug stores, if you want the brightest smile possible your best bet is to visit a cosmetic dentist for an in-office teeth whitening procedure. If you're interested in professional teeth whitening, you can expect the following: Open Wide When you have your teeth professionally whitened by a cosmetic dentist, you will need to keep your mouth open for an extended period of time. [Read More]

Teeth Grinding Causes, Symptoms And How To Prevent It From Happening

Posted on April 26, 2017

Grinding or clenching your teeth can happen during the day or while sleeping, sometimes without even realizing you are doing it. Teeth grinding can cause a number of different health issues such as headaches, tooth pain, ground down teeth, and jaw disorders. If you're waking up tired each and every morning, or waking up in pain every day, you could have an issue with teeth grinding. See below for causes and symptoms of teeth grinding and how to help prevent it from happening. [Read More]

3 Hidden Benefits of Getting Dental Implants

Posted on April 24, 2017

Most people are familiar with the obvious benefit of getting dental implants, which is they can significantly improve your smile by filling in gaps left behind by missing teeth. However, dental implants provide additional benefits that may not be a readily evident at first. Here are three additional ways implants can improve your mental and physical health. Stimulation of Jaw Bone One major side effect of tooth loss is the deterioration of the jaw bone that eventually occurs. [Read More]

Should You Use Activated Charcoal To Whiten Your Teeth?

Posted on April 17, 2017

In the quest for a white smile, some people have turned to activated charcoal. There has been some debate about whether or not it is effective. If you are considering charcoal to brighten your teeth, here is what you need to know.   How Does Activated Charcoal Work? Activated charcoal has detoxifying properties. The substance has a high level of absorbency that is supposed to trap toxins when it is applied to the surface of something, such as your teeth. [Read More]