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Adjusting To Dentures
Adjusting To Dentures Maybe you’ve found out you need dentures, and you worry about the social impact of that. Or maybe you also worry about how you’ll function and adjust to them. About 1 in 10 Americans are missing all their teeth on the top, bottom, or both, so...
read moreWhat Does Your Blood Pressure Tell Your Dentist?
In August we talked about various reasons your dental appointment involves checking your blood pressure. But now we want to talk a little more specifically about how that information is used and what it tells us. So… What Does Your Blood Pressure Tell Your Dentist?...
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Which Tooth Replacement Is Right for You?
Maybe you need a tooth replacement, and it’s something you haven’t thought about before. You know you need whatever is best for you, and maybe you just want to leave that decision to your dentist. While it is important to have a dentist you can trust, it’s also good...
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The 6 Reasons Your Dentist Should Check Your Blood Pressure
Wait, You’re Checking What? Most dental patients are used to heading back to their chair and the hygienist starts cleaning right away, but did you know that there should be another step in that process? Before they do anything else, your hygienist should check your...
read moreHere are our top 6 reasons for your kids to visit the dentist before school starts.
Ahh, August. The end of Summer. Stores are filled with pencils and notebooks in every color, including some you didn’t know existed. The clothing and backpack aisles reveal a whole new aspect of our children’s worlds as we see what characters are popular this year....
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Knowing the Signs of Oral Cancer
What is Oral Cancer? Oral cancer includes cancers that affect any part of the mouth, the sinuses, or the back of throat. Despite not making the headlines very often, oral cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in the United States. The American Cancer...
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Dental Implants: A Safe and Effective Solution
Are Titanium Implants Safe? Simply stated, yes! Titanium dental implants are safe and effective. They have been used for over 50 years and have been studied extensively over this period. The dental implant functions as the anchor for a fake but realistic-looking...
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Teeth Whitening: All Options Are NOT Created Equal
There are a lot of myths about teeth whitening floating around the Internet, and those myths come with many questions. Is whitening bad for your enamel? Are there natural remedies? If I want to whiten my teeth, should I do it professionally or at home? Should I use...
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3D Dental Imaging – The Next Big Thing
Medical technology has been improving at an incredible rate for the past several decades, leading to leaps and bounds in the quality of care for people around the United States. This is especially true for the dental industry. One of the most important and exciting...
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5 Reasons You’re Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile
We’ve all heard that it takes fewer muscles to smile than to frown, so go ahead, smile! This month, May 18 through June 18, is National Smile Month and we want to talk about a few reasons you should flip that frown upside down. Smiling changes the way people react to...
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Is Early Wisdom Tooth Removal A Wise Move?
What are Wisdom Teeth? Third molars are the last set of teeth to erupt into the smile line. They earned the nickname “wisdom teeth” because they emerge in the late teens and early twenties when people are said to have reached the age of wisdom. Our ancient ancestors...
read moreTeething In Infants – Your Guide To The Basics
New parents have a lot to worry about – and dental care is just one of many things you’ll have to think about, whether you have an infant or a toddler. The team at Apple Valley Dental Group has put together this quick guide to teething in infants, so that you can...
read moreOral Health and Diabetes
Oral Health and Diabetes Its important to understand the signs of diabetes and how it impacts your oral health. You may have less saliva, causing your mouth to fell dry. Because saliva protects your teeth, you're also at a higher risk of cavities. Gums may become...
read moreImplant Overdentures and How They Can Help
If your dentures are uncomfortable, loose-fitting, or make clicking sounds while you talk and eat, implant overdentures may be the solution you’re looking for! What are Implant Overdentures? Like traditional dentures, implant overdentures are removable appliances that...
read moreOpen Wide and Check for Warning Signs
We all know that neglecting our oral health leads to bad breath and sore teeth, but research now shows that brushing and flossing affect a lot more than our gums. It turns out that a healthy mouth may help you ward off medical disorders. The flip side? An unhealthy...
read moreFour Ways to Get Kids Interested in Brushing Teeth
Text of the video: Four Ways to Get Children Interested in Brushing Their Teeth Build it into existing routines. Children thrive on routines. Help them assosciate teeth brushing with getting ready for the day and getting ready for bed. Talk babies through what you...
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5 Common Dental Problems in Children
As parents, we all want what is best for our kids and part of that means making sure they are healthy. Oral health is extremely important, but it can be difficult to know what is going on inside our children’s mouths because they don’t always have the ability to...
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Silver Diamine Flouride: A Safe Alternative to the Dental Drill
Nobody enjoys going to the dentist to have a cavity drilled and filled. When you are dealing with a young child or special needs patient, using a drill can be especially challenging and can result in a lasting fear of the dentist. The good news is that there is a...
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