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Category: Patient Education

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Patient Education

Improving Your Smile

Smile Checklist Look in the mirror. Do you like the way your teeth look? Do you dislike the color of any of your teeth? Are

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Sipping, Snacking and Decay

Do you sip soft drinks or other sugary drinks all day at your desk? Do you use breath mints or eat candy often? Instead of

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Mouth Sores and Spots

Mouth sores can be painful, annoying and unsightly. Some appear inside the mouth – on the gums, tongue, lips, cheeks or palate (roof of the

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Dental Implants: Are they an option for you

Dental implants replace natural missing teeth Dental implants are posts surgically placed into the upper or lower jawbone. They replace one or more teeth that

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Your Child’s Teeth: From Birth to Age 6

Your child’s baby teeth are important! Baby teeth, also called primary or deciduous (de-SID-joo-us) teeth, help your child chew and speak normally. They hold space in the jaws for

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Your Child’s Teeth: Ages 6–12

Between the ages of 6 and 12, children go through a lot of changes. These include changes to their faces, teeth and jaws. Over time,

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Brushing Quick Reference

What’s the best way to fight tooth decay and gum disease? Pick up that toothbrush twice a day! Brush your teeth for two minutes twice

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Flossing Quick Reference

Clean between your teeth once a day to help remove food and plaque from under the gum line. Flossing is one way to do this.

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Periodontal Maintenance: Stay on Top of Gum Disease

Periodic periodontal cleanings help you stay on top of gum disease If you have periodontal (perry-o-DON-tal) disease (also called gum disease), you may already have had a

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Why Doesn’t My Insurance Pay for This?

Having dental coverage can make it easier to get the dental care you need. But, it’s important to understand that most dental benefit plans do

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Caries en Dientes de Leche

¡Los dientes de leche pueden tener caries! La caries es una enfermedad ocasionada por bacterias La caries daña y deteriora los dientes. Las bacterias en

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