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Protect Your Smile by Drinking with a Straw

February 9, 2023

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a woman smiling and drinking a beverage with a straw

Keeping your smile healthy and beautiful requires certain habits. By regularly brushing and flossing, you can maintain good oral health and protect your teeth from tooth decay. Additionally, choosing nutrient-rich foods to eat and regularly vising your dentist for checkups can help you maintain excellent oral health. However, there is another easy habit you can practice that will further protect your smile—using a straw when you drink certain beverages! Read on to learn why this simple act can help positively impact your teeth.

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5 Reasons to Schedule Dental Checkups Early in the Year

January 9, 2023

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person’s hand circling the word “dentist” on calendar

This year, why not focus on taking better care of your smile? Whether you set this as a resolution or just work on it without those guidelines, keeping your beam in good shape is key to promoting excellent oral health. There are benefits to seeing your dentist any time of the year, but continue reading to learn why you should consider scheduling dental checkups early in the year.

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3 Holiday Foods That Can Harm your Oral Health

December 3, 2022

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Family sitting around the table at Christmas dinner

There are a lot of things to love about the holidays, but one thing that brings everything together the most is the food. Eating dinner with the entire family is one of the highlights of everyone’s year. However, it’s no secret that many of our favorite holiday foods can be rough on our oral health. That doesn’t mean that you have to abstain entirely from these foods, but knowing which foods you should be a little bit careful around is important to prevent potential oral health problems. Here’s a rundown of some holiday foods that could cause damage.

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Why You Should Be Thankful for Your Dental Implants This Holiday Season

November 2, 2022

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a group of people celebrating during the holidays

Few tooth-replacement options are as exceptional as dental implants. And if you have implants yourself, you’ve probably benefitted greatly from them—but especially during the holiday season! Here are just a few reasons you should be thankful for your dental implants in Greece this time of year, as they do many awesome things for you and your smile!

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Here’s Why You Have a Black Line Around Your Dental Crown

October 8, 2022

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Dental crown with a metal base going over a tooth

Rings and crowns are symbols of refinement, wealth, and elegance. But when a black ring shows up around your dental crown, it’s hard to feel that way. Don’t worry; this is a very common problem that has more to do with the construction of your crown than anything wrong with your oral health. Here’s a little bit of information as to why you might have this problem.

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5 Facts You Didn’t Know About Same-Day Dental Crowns

September 21, 2022

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a crown being milled out of a block of porcelain in a CEREC machine

Up until relatively recently, receiving a dental crown looked like visiting the dentist’s office multiple times over the course of a few weeks. You’d need to have a model of your affected tooth taken and sent off to a lab to craft it, and then you’d have to return to the office to have the crown placed. With the emergence of new, highly advanced technology, the ability to create same-day dental crowns in Rochester was possible, allowing patients a more convenient and streamlined alternative to repairing affected teeth. Read on to learn five interesting facts about this modern restorative process that many people don’t know!

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5 Cosmetic Dental Treatments to Get This Summer

September 15, 2022

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person who underwent cosmetic dental treatments smiling on beach

Life can be hectic. Keeping up with work, school, the schedules of your family members, and trying to catch up with friends can make it difficult to find time to relax. That’s why so many people look forward to summer vacation! It offers the perfect opportunity to get your mind off of things and take a break from your day-to-day life. If you’re planning a trip or staying home this season, read on to learn about five cosmetic dental treatments that are perfect for the summertime.

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Do Dental Implants Make You Look Younger?

August 23, 2022

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Smiling woman with dental implants standing inside

Whether you’re missing single or several teeth throughout your smile, you may be wondering which tooth replacement solution is right for you. Many people want to be able to enjoy their favorite foods again, but others want to ensure they can maintain the most youthful appearance possible. If the latter is your most pressing concern, you’ll find dental implants to be the best treatment by far. There are many ways they can help you look more youthful, according to an implant dentist who places them regularly.

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How Does Dental Crown Color-Matching Work?

February 10, 2022

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Woman smiling with dental crown in Rochester

If one of your teeth needs extra support after experiencing decay, an injury, or an accident, your dentist is likely to recommend a dental crown. Back in the day, the materials used for dental crowns were noticeable and didn’t match natural tooth enamel. Thanks to modern dental technology, this is no longer the case. If you get a dental crown today, it can be made to blend in perfectly with the rest of your pearly whites. Here is how the process works.

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New Year’s Resolutions for a Healthier Smile

December 9, 2021

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writing 2022 new year’s resolutions in journal

The holiday season is quickly coming to an end. Do you know what that means? 2022 will be here before you know it! During this time, many people start brainstorming ways to improve their wealth and health in the new year. Well, you can easily accomplish both of those things by making your resolutions about your oral health. If you’re looking for some inspiration, read along for a few ideas that’ll help you enjoy a healthy smile year-round.

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