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11 Facts About Gum Disease You Should Know

Gum disease is one of the most serious and common oral conditions that often go under the radar. This may be due to the spread of misconceptions or lack of awareness of this disease. Alternatively, it could be because more renowned oral ailments such as tooth decay, cavities, and impacted molars have overshadowed it. The […]

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All on 4 Can Save Your Life

As you know, I’m passionate about the health of my patients. And nothing affects health more than a person’s mouth. When people take good care of their mouth by brushing and flossing daily, they greatly minimize their need for our dental services. But what if there’s no healthy tooth left to save?  In that case,

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Online Tooth Straightening Won’t Leave You Smiling

SmileDirect and other online teeth straightening might sound like a good idea. It’s not. Though it’s cheaper, it misses the importance of in-person visits. Times are Changing The days of going to the doctor to get metal braces glued to your teeth are coming to an end. With the creation of Invisalign, straightening teeth has

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Don’t use charcoal to get a whiter smile.

If You Want to Use Charcoal to Get a Whiter Smile, Don’t. Almost every day I’m asked by one of my patients how to get a bright white smile, and they usually bring up something they saw on the internet. (This link for example.) While the internet has some good information on the topic, it’s

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Dental Implant Q & A with Dr. Taj

I love to talk about the benefits of dental implants – as you may know, I have four implants. In my opinion, they’re simply the best way to replace a missing tooth — because they’re attached to the jawbone, they look and function just like a natural tooth. But when talking to patients about getting

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What To Do If You Have a Dental Emergency While Traveling

Summertime is almost here, and you know what that means – road trips with the family! This summer, you and your family will experience new things, explore new places, try new foods, and you’re going to have a great time! Until somebody has a dental emergency. What’s a dental emergency? It’s when something unexpected —

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