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Don't skip your teeth cleaning.

Why You Shouldn’t Skip Your Teeth Cleaning—Even If Your Mouth Feels Fine

Skip the cleaning, risk the consequences. If your mouth feels healthy, it might be tempting to put off your next teeth cleaning. After all, no pain means no problem, right? Not quite. Skipping your professional dental cleaning can open the door to oral health issues that sneak up without warning. Even if your teeth look…
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Comparing dental implants and dental bridges; patient looking at smile

Comparing Dental Implants and Dental Bridges: Which is right for me?

As I speak with my patients, I tell them that we are so lucky to live in the day and age of modern dentistry. We have more options for keeping our teeth healthy, looking sensational, and in the unforeseen situation where a tooth may need to be removed, we have great ways to replace a…
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Dental sealants save teeth.

Seal the Deal: How Dental Sealants Help Kids (and Adults!) Dodge Cavities

Protect your teeth with dental sealants. More than one in 10 children aged 2–5 years has at least one untreated cavity in their baby teeth. And by ages 6–8? That number jumps to nearly one in five. Cavities this early can lead to pain, missed school days, and problems with eating or speaking. That’s where…
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Dental bridge to restore confidence. Dental bridge on prepped teeth.

Using a Dental Bridge to Build Confidence

If you are missing one or more teeth, chances are you have had questions about what your options are to fill in the missing space. Today we are going to talk about dental bridges and how they may be a choice worth considering! What is a dental bridge? When we first hear the word ‘bridge’,…
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Signs you need a root canal.

Here’s How to Spot the 5 Signs You May Need a Root Canal Treatment

What is a root canal treatment? A root canal is a dental procedure used to save a tooth that’s infected or badly decayed. Instead of removing the tooth, your dentist carefully cleans out the infected pulp from inside, disinfects the area, and then seals the canals to prevent further damage. This preserves your natural tooth…
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First visit to dentist. Dr. Swingdorf talking with a parent and child.

First Visit to the Dentist: A Big Step for Little Smiles

Studies show that kids who see their dentist by age 1 are less likely to need dental restorations by age 6. Why so young you ask? Mainly to educate parents on what to expect in their child’s mouth, how to care for their children’s oral health, assurance that their child’s mouth is normal, and acclimation…
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