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Should I Get In-Office or Take-Home Teeth Whitening?

Wondering what type of teeth whitening you should get? Learn the difference between take-home and in-office teeth whitening.

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Gold Teeth Lose Luster as More Turn to Teeth Whitening, Ceramics

For decades, gold was a popular option in teeth fillings, dental caps and dental crowns. But this precious metal is no longer so precious when it comes to restorative dentistry and cosmetic dentistry treatments. This is a trend a recent report attributes to the rise of teeth whitening and improved dental ceramics.

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Antidepressants Can Affect Your Dental Implant Success

Dental implants have a very high rate of success, but there are many things that can put your implants at risk. That’s why it’s important to fully disclose all medications you are taking, and even whether you are taking any dietary supplements.

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The Celebrities We Choose to Smile for Us

The Internet has dramatically changed the way we communicate. Email has now become the dominant method for conveying professional information, replacing phone calls and in-person meetings to an ever-greater extent (especially in these days of COVID-19 fears).

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Caring for Your Mouth After Wisdom Tooth Extractions

After having your wisdom teeth removed it’s important to take care of your mouth. That includes avoiding sodas, carbonated drinks and what you eat. Learn more abut the best options for oral care.

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How Effective Is Oral Splint Therapy for TMJ?

There are many potential treatments for temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ or TMD). We prefer to use nonsurgical and drug-free treatment that often starts with transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), then continues with oral splint therapy.

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