Technology has continued to become a big part of our lives. We use our smartphones and can access the entire world via the internet with ease. Technology in the field of dentistry also continues to improve. Dental implants allow patients to replace missing teeth in a way that maintains natural function and bone. Invisible braces […]
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…ankle bone! It’s a silly little song we all heard as kids, but much like “Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words can never hurt me!”, the real meaning seems to be lost today! Hopefully no one is ‘triggered’ or needs a ‘safe space’ to protect themselves from the problems in their mouth!
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It’s a toothbrush, but is it really? Back in the 1930s, the nylon bristle toothbrush was invented. Then in the 1950s the inventor created Oral B toothbrush company we all are familiar with today. Over the last 90 years, the technology has come a long way. So has our understanding of oral health. One of
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Yes, we are that kind of dentist! Often we have had people call and ask if we do regular dentistry. Ask if we could recommend a regular dentist. A little confused because we are that kind of dentist, we ask questions. People hear about the amazing smiles we have helped patients create for themselves. That
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Did you know that your oral health and your body’s immune system work together? The mouth is the “gateway” into the body, and when patients have conditions such as periodontal disease, they are likely to affect other areas. Many patients are unaware of this link, known as the oral systemic connection, and how infection in
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What should we learn from this experiment in group psychology, immunity, and infectious diseases? One thing we know for certain is the best way to stay healthy is to start healthy! As is the case with infectious diseases, the opportunistic nature of infections lends them to attacking immune systems that are already busy fighting another
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It doesn’t matter how thorough and prudent you are about brushing and flossing your teeth. There are still times when patients might deal with a toothache that becomes extremely uncomfortable. Or perhaps they are participating in a sport and experience a tooth being knocked out from an injury to the mouth or jaw. When the
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Dental emergencies can occur at any time. But they don’t always require a visit to a traditional emergency room at a hospital. In most situations, patients can make a same-day appointment with a dentist who offers emergency dentistry care for new and current patients. Drs. Mark Duncan and Mandy Holley understand how significant it is
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Everyone has dealt with bad breath at one point or another during their lifetime. For some, garlicy dinners contribute, and for others, bad breath is the norm upon waking up each morning. However, there are some individuals who may deal with more chronic bad breath that might not be related to common causes. In a
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A little more than 100 years ago, the average life expectancy in the United States was only in the 40s! Over the last century our ability to stay healthy and well has doubled that and today, if you are otherwise healthy and in your 60s, you are likely looking at 3+ decades! That means that
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