Why Are My Teeth Stained
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Why Are My Teeth Stained

Have you ever felt as if your smile appears dingy, dull, and discolored? You are definitely not alone. Americans spend more than a billion dollars a year on whitening products because they are unhappy with the color of their teeth. Would it be better if we could understand what causes this in the first place, and take steps to prevent it?

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Mouth and Body — There is a Connection
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Mouth and Body — There is a Connection

A dental appointment should be full of patient education, and it should entail information not only on the current status of your oral health, but how to improve upon it and prevent future problems from arising. A pertinent part of patient education should be how important oral health is when it comes to your overall health.

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Dental Anxiety - Easing Your Fears
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Dental Anxiety - Easing Your Fears

Dental anxiety is something that many patients struggle with at some point in their life. It may be due to a bad experience as a child, being embarrassed that you did not take care of your teeth, or simply you do not like the dentist.

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Missing Teeth — What Are My Options
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Missing Teeth — What Are My Options

One of the most common questions you hear in the dental office is “what type of dental restoration is best for me and my oral health?” Followed by “how can I replace these missing teeth?”  The different types of dental restorations can be overwhelming and often hard for patients to understand without visualizing what they are actually getting. 

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