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Wisdom Teeth – Not So Wise Afterall

June 27, 2013 By Social Media Collaborative

Our largest molars are affectionately referred to as “wisdom teeth”. While there are many stories about the origin of the term, my favorite theory revolves around the literal meaning. Wisdom teeth generally do not erupt until one reaches young adulthood. This can be anywhere from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: dental procedure, local anesthetics, mouth structure, oral surgery, tooth extractions, wisdom teeth

Beat These 5 Bad Brushing Habits

June 25, 2013 By Social Media Collaborative

Brushing your teeth wrong can set your teeth up for cavities. In fact, many Americans have never been taught the correct way to brush and often participate in tooth brushing faux pas! We’ve covered five of the most common bad brushing habits so you can make sure you are up to par … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: suggestions and tips

Break the 5-Second Rule

June 20, 2013 By Social Media Collaborative

The 5-second rule has been around for ages… literally! It dates back to the 13th century Mongolian ruler Genghis Khan, who according to legend told his generals at banquets that they could leave food on the floor for later. His logic was that if the food were good enough to be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: bacteria growth, harmful bacteria, transmitting bacterias

Floss

June 18, 2013 By Social Media Collaborative

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Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: floss regularly, History of Dentistry, history of floss, two minutes, types of floss material

Tooth Replacement? You Have Options.

June 13, 2013 By Social Media Collaborative

If you’re missing one or more teeth, you may be all too aware of how important they are. You need teeth to chew, speak and smile. Even the loss of a back tooth could make you look older. Fortunately, you can fix the problem with replacement teeth. The question is – how should … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: dental bridge, dentures, Healthy Gums, natural teeth, teeth implants

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