Dental Scaling And Root Planing: The Basics
Routine professional dental cleanings by your dental hygienist include scaling, or the careful removal of plaque and tartar from around the gumline.
Dental Tips
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How Does Swimming Affect Teeth?
Have you ever noticed any extra sensitivity in your teeth after a fun afternoon swimming?
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What Are Those White Spots On My Teeth?
There are a lot of things that can leave stains on our teeth, and stains can come in many different colors.
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How Braces Work
We all know that braces shift misaligned teeth into their proper position over time, but have you ever wondered exactly how that process works?
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How Clean Is Your Tongue?
“Brush your teeth for two full minutes twice a day and floss your teeth once a day.”
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You’ll Be Smiling Again With Dental Implants
Tooth decay, accidents, and sports-related injuries are a few of the most common causes of tooth loss.
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Don’t Take A Vacation From Oral Hygiene!
With the arrival of summer comes the season of family vacations and exciting trips to new places.
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Repeat After Us: Teeth Are Not Tools
Our teeth are pretty amazing, and there’s a lot they can do.
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Too Few Or Too Many Adult Teeth?
Depending on how many wisdom teeth come in and whether or not they have to be removed, most adults have 28-32 adult teeth.
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The Dangers Of Chronic Teeth Grinding
Grinding our teeth briefly when we’re nervous or frustrated is pretty normal.