Sealants are a protective coating that a dentist or hygienist place on the permanent molars as they come into your child’s mouth at the age of 6-7 and 12-13. Dental Sealants are an effective method of protecting your teeth from bacteria and acids that contribute to tooth decay. So why do we recommend these? Because
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As a parent of a child who plays a sport, or an adult who plays in a recreational league have you ever wondered about the effectiveness of mouth guards? Does a Mouth Guard Really Provide Protection? Accidents can happen during any physical activity. The advantage of using a mouth guard during sports is that it
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What do brushing and flossing have to do with diabetes? It’s easy to think they’re unrelated, but surprisingly diabetes has a big impact on dental health. Diabetes affects your body’s ability to process sugar. In Type 1 diabetes, the body doesn’t make enough insulin, a hormone that carries sugar from your blood to the cells
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Most of us realize that diet and exercise play an important part in keeping us healthy. But did you know that a healthy mouth is also an important part of a healthy body? Poor oral health can affect a person’s quality of life. Oral pain, missing teeth or oral infections can influence the way a
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One of the most common dental problems we see in our patients is gum disease. In most cases, gum disease develops slowly and without pain. Without regular dental checkups, it is possible to not really know how serious the disease is until your teeth and gums are severely damaged, resulting in teeth having to be
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