Remember hearing about George Washington and his wooden choppers? Not his tools for cutting down cherry trees, but his false teeth.
Actually, George’s teeth were made of ivory but were so
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What did the first dentures look like?
updated: Aug. 24, 2021
Remember hearing about George Washington and his wooden choppers? Not his tools for cutting down cherry trees, but his false teeth.
Actually, George’s teeth were made of ivory but were so
Read more
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Dental Implants Could Help Preserve Bone After Tooth Loss
updated: Aug. 23, 2021
Losing teeth can make it more difficult to eat, not to mention the effect it can have on your smile. But that could be just the beginning of your Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Good Dental Hygiene Gives You Better Overall Health
updated: Aug. 17, 2021
What do you think of when you hear the term dental or oral hygiene? Brushing and flossing tend to come to mind, since that is what the terms imply.
What you
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5 Tips Students (and Everyone Else) Should Heed for Healthy Teeth and Gums
updated: Aug. 13, 2021
Though it sounds like an elite academic society, "The Freshman 15" is anything but. The phrase stands for the weight, pegged at 15 pounds, that many incoming students gain Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Symptoms That Could Mean You Need a Root Canal
updated: Aug. 10, 2021
Every tooth packs a lot of layers in a very small area. The outer, visible part of our tooth, the crown, is covered in protective enamel, and the lower root
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Hot Day? Three Drinks to Leave Home When You’re Packing the Cooler
updated: Aug. 03, 2021
Whew! It’s a hot one! And whenever the temperature soars, you need to stay hydrated, especially when you’re outside or exercising. But all cold drinks aren’t equal when it comes
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Love and Hip Hop Host's No-Gap Smile and How You Can Have One Too
updated: Aug. 03, 2021
Nina Parker, the host of Love & Hip Hop for six seasons, is now busy with the new game show Blockbusters and her own talk show The Nina Parker Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Radiation and the Safety of Dental X-Rays
updated: Jul. 27, 2021
It is not uncommon to be concerned about your safety when you have dental X-rays performed. Putting on a heavy lead vest may make you apprehensive. The benefits of dental
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Cracked Mouth Corners can be Irritating - Here's How to Treat Them
updated: Jul. 24, 2021
As dentists, we often see other mouth problems besides those with teeth and gums. One of the most common is cracking around the corners of the mouth. Although usually Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
What are dental crowns?
updated: Jul. 20, 2021
A dental crown is often called a “cap.” A dental crown covers all of the visible parts of the tooth and has many functions and reasons for placement.
There are several
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Non-Prescription Pain Medication can Manage Most Post-Procedure Discomfort
updated: Jul. 14, 2021
The old stereotype with the words “pain” and “dental work” in the same sentence is no more. Using local or general anesthesia (or a combination of both) we can Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
I drink a lot of coffee. Could it be hurting my smile?
updated: Jul. 13, 2021
At Healthy Smiles Dental Group, LLC, we know most of our patients enjoy a cup of coffee or two throughout the day. But what many of you don’t know is
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Summer Dental Health? Get into the Swim of It!
updated: Jul. 06, 2021
On a sizzling hot day, there’s not much that makes us happier than heading to the water for a quick swim, some gentle laps, or even a rousing game of
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Here are a Few Options for Managing Dental Treatment Costs
updated: Jul. 04, 2021
In an ideal world, your family's dental needs would mesh seamlessly with the family budget. Alas, it's not always that way, and it can often be a head scratcher Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Happy Fourth of July!
updated: Jun. 29, 2021
Happy Independence Day from the doctor and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we
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Don't Eat 'Motorized' Corn on the Cob and Other Dental Safety Tips
updated: Jun. 24, 2021
We're all tempted occasionally to use our teeth in ways that might risk damage. Hopefully, though, you've never considered anything close to what singer, songwriter and now social media Read moreCategory: Oral Health