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Can You Complete Your Smile with Dental Implants While Pregnant?

December 14, 2022

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Missing teeth can affect many areas of your life. It not only diminishes your confidence and comfortability to freely smile, but it impacts your oral health. Tooth loss can also lead to issues like bite misalignment, bone loss in your jaw, and an increased risk of gum disease. That is why it is often recommended to restore your teeth with dental implants as soon as possible. But what if you are pregnant? Here’s what to know about dental implants and expecting a little one!

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How Coffee Can Affect Your Oral Health

November 11, 2022

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Across the world, billions of people can’t help but start their day with a cup of coffee. It’s one of the most consumed beverages there is, and it can sometimes be difficult to imagine getting through life without it.

However, as you may know, too much coffee isn’t the best thing for your teeth. If you want to know more about how it can affect your smile, and what you can do to mitigate that, here’s a guide that can give you a little bit more information.

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Why Your Dentist Shouldn’t Scare You This Halloween

October 14, 2022

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With Halloween just around the corner, you can expect to enjoy tasty candies, spooky festivities, and plenty of horror flicks. However, the last thing you should find scary is a visit to your dentist. While experiencing a bit of anxiety is normal when visiting their office, it shouldn’t be intense enough to make you skip out on the treatment you need. To keep your oral health in good shape, here’s what you should know about dental fear and ways to overcome it so that you can maintain healthy teeth!

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4 Things to Expect During an Emergency Dental Visit

September 7, 2022

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Are you experiencing a throbbing toothache that won’t go away? Are you struggling to eat, drink, or swallow comfortably? Did you accidentally chip or damage a tooth due to a sports-related injury? If so, then you’ll need to visit your dentist right away for urgent care. But what will happen during your appointment? Read on to learn four things you can expect from an emergency dental visit!

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An Essential Guide to Your Child’s First Dental Visit

August 22, 2022

child going to dental visit for first time in Taylor

Did you know that a child’s first dental visit should be scheduled by their first birthday? While they may be young, you must maintain their oral health early on so that they can grow up with a proper smile. Since you’ll be taking them to see their dentist for the first time, it might be overwhelming for both of you. Keep reading to learn what you should expect from their initial dental checkup!

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Do These 4 Things If Your Child Knocked Out a Tooth

August 8, 2022

a child who knocked out a tooth in Taylor

Your child is participating in a sporting event, and then it happens. Almost in slow motion, you see one of their pearly whites fly right out of their mouth. If this sounds familiar, then you’ll know how unsettling the situation can be, especially if you aren’t sure what to do about it. Fortunately, you can take certain steps to ensure that your little one’s smile is preserved as efficiently as possible. Read on to learn what you should do if your child has knocked out a tooth!

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