Know Your Numb: Laughing Gas vs. GA
When undergoing a complex dental procedure, such as the placement of dental implants or a tooth extraction, the use of sedation or anesthesia is absolutely necessary. Learn more…
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Dr. Janice Wahl
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Read article: Know Your Numb: Laughing Gas vs. GA
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Pros and Cons of Drinking with a Straw
Read article: Pros and Cons of Drinking with a StrawWhether or not to use a plastic straw when drinking beverages is the latest “hot button” topic in the dental industry. Some dental professionals believe drinking through a…
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Fluoride: Proven to Prevent Dental Decay
Read article: Fluoride: Proven to Prevent Dental DecayWhile you may have always heard that fluoride is a good thing for your teeth, you may have never known any details about why that is. There is…
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Gums Bleed When Flossing?
Read article: Gums Bleed When Flossing?Do your gums bleed when you are flossing? Are you noticing a pink or red tinge on your dental floss? Perhaps you see a tinge of pink in…
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Dental Pain Relief: What You Should Know About Opioids and Other Pain Medications
Read article: Dental Pain Relief: What You Should Know About Opioids and Other Pain MedicationsAccording to the detailed analysis of results from more than 460 published studies, opioid pain medication is not the most effective, or even the most long lasting, solution…
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Gum Disease = Rheumatoid Arthritis
Read article: Gum Disease = Rheumatoid ArthritisIt is almost impossible to determine who will develop Rheumatoid arthritis. There seems to be no pattern to who gets it and who doesn’t. This frustrates healthcare providers…
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What is Oil Pulling? What You Should Know
Read article: What is Oil Pulling? What You Should KnowYou may have heard about oil pulling — it’s all over the media lately. Many people who are proponents of oil pulling say that it can help whiten…
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Is An Electric Toothbrush Worth It?
Read article: Is An Electric Toothbrush Worth It?Are you considering switching out your manual toothbrush for an electric toothbrush? For most people, making the switch can mean less plaque on the teeth, which means less…
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Teeth Breaking? Common Ways to Break Teeth and Avoid a Broken Tooth
Read article: Teeth Breaking? Common Ways to Break Teeth and Avoid a Broken ToothDon’t let the small size and shape of your teeth trick you into thinking they are fragile and weak. Teeth are actually extremely strong. In fact, they are…
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Is Soda Damaging My Smile?
Read article: Is Soda Damaging My Smile?Drinking a can or bottle of soda a day may be a part of your day-to-day routine, but did you know that soda could be slowly damaging your…