After The Extraction: What’s Next For My Smile?

Deciding to agree to the tooth extraction you require may take up just a bit of your mental energy. As a result, the last thing you want to do is start fretting about what may be next for your smile once the removal is complete! Fortunately, there is absolutely no need for stress, tension, anxiety, fretting, etc. Your smile will be just fine and the next step will be something we cover extensively with you, so you know what to expect. For a head start, match up your type of removal with what likely comes afterward.

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Sleep Apnea: Who Does It Impact (And How)?

You might get very wrapped up in the fact that sleep apnea is something that is making you feel a certain way (and not very good at that). This is completely understandable. However, if you’re not hopping on board with sleep apnea treatment, then you may be overlooking just who and how this sleep disorder impacts yourself and those around you. Learn more and contact us for comfortable treatment when you are ready.

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Toothache Questions: Now What Do I Do?

You already have a toothache. There are no ifs, ands, or buts about that. However, you don’t really know what to do now that you’re in pain. Do you just do your best to practice “mind over matter” and to ignore it? Do you load up on pain medication, so you can just forget about it? Do you assume the worst and immediately schedule an emergency dental visit? Before you worry yourself too much, we suggest you take a rest, breathe, relax, and consider answers to some frequently asked questions.

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Is This A Craze Line? Now What?

Did you have a friend or loved one take a very close look at what appears to be a crack in your tooth? Did one of them respond with, “that’s a craze line not a crack” and now you’re not sure how to proceed? The good news is that if this is the type of concern you’re dealing with, it’s not a serious issue, we can address it very easily, and it is not something you need to worry about. However, to ensure you’re getting accurate advice, we have some suggestions for you to follow.

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Sleep Apnea: Common Questions And Answers!

If you think that something is wrong with your sleep but you’re not entirely sure what, one good place to begin would be with our team! That is, once you consider whether sleep apnea might be the culprit. If so, then it’s most certainly a possibility that with some very easy treatment, you can get back to the sleep you’re missing and back to days without frustrating fatigue. Get the details with our Q-and-A session.

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Teeth Whitening: Good Or Bad?

If you’re unsure about whether it’s a good idea to choose teeth whitening (or a not so great idea), it can make it very difficult to make any progress in the direction of a brighter grin. We understand that it’s easy to assume this is some very black-and-white territory but that could not be further from the truth! Whether or not whitening is solid plan for you comes with a lot of particulars. So, let’s discuss them and you’ll know how to proceed.

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Tooth-Colored Fillings Quiz: Why So Great?

What’s so great about scheduling a visit for a tooth-colored filling, you wonder to yourself? Well, there are actually a lot of answers to that question. If you’re not very familiar with this type of restorative treatment, then you are likely not informed about its benefits yet! See how much you know (or fill up on some very exciting advantages) as you make your way through a speedy quiz.

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Dental Hygiene Products: Tricks For Getting The Most Out Of Them

Just like anything else, you want to get the absolute most from the smile health related products you’re purchasing for your smile. Unfortunately, it’s surprisingly easy to accidentally waste precious dollars on your dental hygiene if you’re not careful. The silver lining? Since we’ve seen this before and happen to know a thing or two about maximizing your product selections, we can reflect on this potential pitfall and help you avoid it with ease. Try out our recommendations!

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Quiz: Sleep Apnea Oral Appliance Therapy

When you’re looking for a way to treat your sleep apnea, you may find that some of the options out there do not sound too pleasant. What you want is to sleep through the night. What you don’t want is to deal with anything that feels overwhelming or unpleasant. Fortunately, we prefer to offer oral appliance therapy as your sleep apnea treatment. Not sure you’re too familiar? Our quiz will help out with that.

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Puffy Gums: Cosmetic Problem Or Not?

There’s no one reason that a patient might have puffy gums. Nope. There are, instead, a variety of reasons this might be happening to your smile. To make matters even more complex, puffiness may generally suggest that a simple esthetic issue is afoot or that you are headed toward serious problems due to gum disease. Since figuring out what your puffed-up gum tissue means for your smile and oral health is important, we invite you to come in as soon as you can! For the present moment, a bit of clarification is helpful.

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