What Are Tannins, and How Do They Affect Teeth?

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Sometimes, nature can be a little complex, and not as cut-and-dry as many people may wish. This principle can be observed throughout nature, and one example has important implications when dealing with oral health.

Tannins, for instance, are plant compounds that contain numerous properties, some of which can ease jaw pain, and some of which can cause it. Today, we discuss the diverse properties of tannins that can potentially place them on either the good or bad side of your oral health. (more…)

Root Canal Therapy: Your Questions

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Ask your friends and family about the dental treatment that causes them the most anxiety and you will likely find that the majority feel strongly about root canal therapy. Unfortunately, this restorative treatment receives unfair judgment. By learning just a bit about it, you will discover that a root canal is exceptionally beneficial, allowing you to keep your tooth, avoid an extraction, and enjoy restored comfort. Still have questions about addressing your infected tooth? Allow us to provide additional details with a Q&A session that addresses frequently asked questions.

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What Does A Crown Offer?

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Have you ever thought about the characteristics of a dental crown? You may immediately notice that once we place a crown, it’s like you have a new tooth in your mouth. This, of course, is the essence of what makes crowns such wonderful restorative options. However, we invite you to dig a bit deeper with your knowledge of crowns as a means of appreciating how a restoration that is so small can offer such a big amount of improvement to your smile.

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What Makes Fillings So Advantageous?

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Do you tend to clam up when you discover you need a dental filling to restore your oral health? Are you listening to us suggest that you schedule a visit as soon as possible, while you’re thinking to yourself that there is no way you will be returning soon for a filling? If so, we understand that restorations can sometimes cause patients to run in the opposite direction but only as a result of being uninformed. We encourage you to consider the advantages of fillings, so you feel comfortable and confident scheduling your visit and allowing us to repair your tooth.

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Restorative Dentistry: Reasons To Act Fast

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Patients often regard restorative dentistry as a very helpful option that will always be there when they need it. True, restorative care is here for your when something goes wrong. However, if we have suggested a particular restorative treatment, that treatment may not continue to offer the oral health repair you need if you wait too long to access it. Instead, you may find yourself in greater need of repair – or your may simply need an extraction if you wait far too long. As a result, we would like to discuss some compelling reasons to act quickly if you are in need of a restoration.

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Make These Improvements With Contouring

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If you know much about dental contouring, you know that we will use a gentle polishing instrument to carefully remove bits of tissue. As a result, we can create a smoother finish, alter the shape of things, and make significant improvement with tiny alterations. While the process may be clear to you, the improvements you can achieve may not. We invite you to learn more about the particular changes and advantages associated with contouring, so you have a broader understanding of how it may benefit your smile.

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Quiz: Do You Qualify For Veneers?

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Do you love the idea of attaining a brilliant, completely made-over smile with porcelain veneers? If so, you have likely found out a good deal regarding the advantages associated with veneers. For instance, you are probably aware that these extremely thin ceramic shells are completely customizable, leaving you with a whiter, more uniform smile that addresses your preferences. What you may need a little help with, however, is determining whether you make a good candidate. Find out a bit more by breezing through a quick quiz.

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Tips For Fixing Cosmetic Damage

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Do you spend time looking at your smile in the mirror, wondering what to do about the minor damage that seems to be staring back at you from your reflection? If so, you are in luck: We offer a variety of cosmetic treatments like dental bonding to repair your concerns. However, you may feel a bit uncertain regarding the types of esthetic damage we can address, which treatment is best, and how to begin your journey. First, we recommend that you schedule a dental consultation with us, so we can speak with you about your options. For now, think over some simple tips, so you gain some clarity regarding solutions.

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Addressing Whitening Concerns

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Have you been focused on finding a way to achieve a whiter smile lately but your concerns about professional teeth whitening have been keeping you from moving forward? If so, we suggest you schedule a consultation with us right away, so we can quickly determine the best course of action to help you reach your smile goals. As for those particular worries floating around in your mind, we would like to take just a moment to offer some clarification.

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A Quiz: Cosmetic Dentistry

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Have you been spending some time thinking about how beautiful your smile might look with some improvements? If you have researched the benefits of cosmetic dentistry then chances are good that you have become quite familiar with what to expect, which treatments match your needs, and how to address particular problems. Think you have reached expert level status yet? Find out if you know all you need to know – or if you could use a few more facts – by taking a brief quiz.

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