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Dental Care & Pregnancy

pregnancy and dental care

Having a healthy mouth is essential to having good overall health and well being which is why proper dental care is so important throughout one’s life. There are some moments in life when dental care becomes even more important, like women who are pregnant, trying to become pregnant or nursing. Our dental experts have spent many years working with expecting ...

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Pacifier Teeth: Will Your Baby Develop Pacifier Teeth?

Will Your Baby Develop Pacifier Teeth

It is common knowledge that pacifiers can help soothe babies by providing them with comfort. A pacifier is a special kind of rubber, silicone or plastic nipple which infants suck on. Pacifiers can help comfort and soothe babies, making them a great option for parents who have a fussy baby. Pacifiers not only help soothe and comfort babies, but they ...

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Is Teeth Whitening for Kids Safe?

Is Teeth Whitening for Kids Safe

Many adults are not satisfied with the whiteness of their smile and turn to bleaching or other whitening procedures such as whitening strips, tooth whitening gel, activated charcoal toothpaste, and even baking soda in order to reduce the yellowness that builds up over time on their permanent teeth. While it usually takes years of adverse conditions to get to the ...

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Wisdom Teeth Symptoms to Watch Out For

Wisdom Teeth Symptoms to Watch Out For

One of the most exciting and visible milestones to track in your child’s developmental years is their dental progress. Baby teeth come in over the first few years and then are lost, being replaced by permanent adult teeth. By the time they are in their early teens, most children have had almost their full set of adult teeth erupt (come ...

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How Do Underbite Braces Work?

How Do Underbite Braces Work

Most people do not have a bite that results in their top and bottom front teeth resting exactly together and some need orthodontic treatment. Usually, the upper front teeth overlap the bottom teeth by some amount, which is called an overbite. In some cases, there may be a large horizontal gap between the two sets of teeth and the overall ...

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How Underbite Surgery Works and What Is Involved

How Underbite Surgery Works and What Is Involved

Background An underbite can be a tricky situation to deal with. Since it is much rarer than an overbite, those who have one can feel like they stick out or look odd. Underbites can also cause complications such as speech impediments, a slightly uneven facial appearance, bad bite problems resulting in difficulty eating or swallowing, and damage to the teeth ...

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Overbite vs. Underbite: A Beginner’s Overview

Overbite vs. Underbite A Beginner's Overview

There has probably never been a man or woman born who had perfect teeth without any assistance from an orthodontist. When teeth erupt they come in however they please. Often, the shape of your upper jaw or lower jaw and the amount of space available have something to do with their orientation. When they decide to come up they simply ...

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