Dental Hygiene

Teeth Whitening: An Easy Way to Enhance Your Smile

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Dec 5, 20241 min read

Teeth Whitening: An Easy Way to Enhance Your Smile

Purpose: - Enhance Appearance: Brightens teeth and removes stains from food, drinks, tobacco, and aging. - Boost Confidence: Improves...

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Attention Expectant Moms! Healthy Smile = Healthy Baby

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Aug 29, 20241 min read

Attention Expectant Moms! Healthy Smile = Healthy Baby

Pregnancy is an incredible journey, but did you know it can also impact your oral health? Hormonal changes during pregnancy can lead to...

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Preventing Tooth Decay: Simple Steps to Prevent Cavities and Keep Your Teeth Healthy

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Jul 31, 20241 min read

Preventing Tooth Decay: Simple Steps to Prevent Cavities and Keep Your Teeth Healthy

Simple steps to prevent cavities and keep your teeth healthy.

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How Do Clear Aligners ("Invisalign" trays) Work?

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May 19, 20231 min read

How Do Clear Aligners ("Invisalign" trays) Work?

Invisalign uses a series of clear aligners to straighten your teeth. The aligners are invisible, removable, and comfortable, and no one...

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Apr 7, 20232 min read

Why Do Children Lose Baby Teeth?

WHAT ARE BABY TEETH? Baby teeth, or as dentists call them, “deciduous” or “primary ” teeth, are actually present in the jaws when...

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Pregnancy and Oral Health: What You Should Know

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Mar 24, 20231 min read

Pregnancy and Oral Health: What You Should Know

Keeping routine dental cleaning and checkup appointments during pregnancy is usually a good idea. Preventive, diagnostic and restorative...

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Oral Health Tips for Children's Dental Health

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Mar 10, 20231 min read

Oral Health Tips for Children's Dental Health

First Tooth - First Birthday - First Dental Visit It's never too early to start focusing on your child's oral health! The American...

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What types of problems do X-rays help detect?

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Feb 24, 20231 min read

What types of problems do X-rays help detect?

X-rays help your dentist diagnose problems in your teeth and jaws. In adults, X-rays show: Decay, especially small areas of decay between...

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Are Red Heads More Resistant to Dental Anesthetics?

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Feb 13, 20231 min read

Are Red Heads More Resistant to Dental Anesthetics?

New evidence suggests that if you have red hair, you are more resistant to local anesthetics. Studies about red heads and anesthetics...

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The Importance of a Back to School Checkup

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Aug 17, 20221 min read

The Importance of a Back to School Checkup

As the school year begins, it’s important that kids and teenagers have their regular back-to-school dental checkup. Even if their teeth...

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Jul 13, 20212 min read

What are dental veneers?

What are dental veneers? Veneers are super-thin layers that are bonded to the surface of your natural teeth for a beautiful smile.

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Jun 1, 20212 min read

How to Care for Dental Implants

How to care for your dental implants at home.

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May 18, 20213 min read

Caring for Metal Braces

5 tips to best care for your metal braces

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coccarodental

May 16, 20211 min read

What's Better...POWER OR MANUAL BRUSH?

Electric toothbrushes remove more plaque than manual brushes. Regardless of which you choose, make sure you are using soft bristles

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coccarodental

May 4, 20212 min read

More than a cleaning!

Why your dental hygiene visit is "more than just a cleaning"

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Apr 20, 20211 min read

Sweet tooth?

How to manage a craving for sweets and keep your teeth healthy.

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Apr 6, 20212 min read

6 tips for a whiter smile!

6 tips to a whiter, brighter smile :)

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Mar 9, 20211 min read

Gum Disease is a Lifelong Condition

Gum disease is a lifelong condition; but your dentist can help!

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