Dental Popcorn Problem
The oldest popcorn known to date was found in New Mexico. In 1948, small heads of the zea mays everta were discovered by Herbert Dick and Earle Smith in a dry cave known as the “bat cave.”
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Dr Fred Wong
Dry Mouth: What Causes It & How To Treat It
Saliva is important to your dental health as it helps to prevent tooth decay by washing away food. It also aids in your ability to eat and swallow and digest food. If you are not producing enough saliva, you may experience increased plaque, tooth decay, and gum disease.
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Medicare & Dental Health
Most working-age people fail to realize that one of the benefits they lose when they retire is dental coverage. Routine care, for instance, is not a covered Medicare expense. For that reason, we recommend new retirees consider purchasing a supplemental plan of some kind.
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May is National Dental Care Month
Thaddeus P. Hyatt was one of the first to promote the preventative dental health care that seems so routine today. Starting in 2018, National Dental Care Month has been observed every year.
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The Best Way to Whiten Teeth
If you prefer to skip the in-office treatment, we also offer take-home trays and custom mouth guards. By wearing these at home while you sleep or work around the house, you’ll see great results.
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Non-SurgicalTreatments for Early Gum Disease
The first sign of periodontitis is gum bleeding, swelling, and redness. And, if left untreated, this damages gums and could even cause teeth to fall out.
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Having a Tooth Pulled: Dental Extractions
In cases where the tooth is impacted, the dentist will cut away gum and bone tissue covering the tooth. Then, using forceps, he will grasp the tooth and gently rock it back and forth to loosen it from the jawbone and ligaments holding it in place.
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Missing Teeth: Implants
Dental implants provide several advantages over other teeth replacement options. They not only look and function like natural teeth, but implant-supported full bridges or dentures last a long time.
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All About Fluoride
Some water supplies naturally contain fluoride, but for others fluoride is added to the water supply. If you would like to know if your community’s water supply contains fluoride, call your local water or health department.
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Dental-Related Christmas or Hanukkah Gifts
sk your dentist or dental hygienist for recommendations based on your personal needs and habits. You should change your toothbrush at least once every three months, because old brushes can harbor bacteria.
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