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Treating Periodontal Disease

February 25 2017

Periodontal Treatment Periodontal treatments depend on the type of the gum disease and how severe it is. If the disease is caught early (when it is gingivitis), and no damage has been done to the supporting structures under the teeth, you may simply need a professional cleaning. The dental team can give you tips for …

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Preventing Periodontal Disease

February 25 2017

What is Periodontal Disease? Periodontal (gum) disease is an infection. It affects the tissues and bone that support the teeth. Healthy gum tissue fits like a cuff around each tooth. When someone has periodontal disease, the gum tissue pulls away from the tooth. As the disease gets worse, the tissue and bone that support the …

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Healthy Smiles for Kids

February 25 2017

There’s nothing as beautiful as a child’s smile. With good oral care at home and regular dental visits, children can reach adulthood without suffering from tooth decay and other oral health problems. Diet and Your Child’s Teeth Plaque (sounds like PLAK) is a sticky film of bacteria that forms on teeth. When plaque is not …

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Sealantsh

February 25 2017

Our teeth are covered with a sticky film of bacteria, called plaque (sounds like PLAK). When we eat or drink anything that contains sugar-such as cookies, candy, soda, juice, or sports drinks-bacteria turn the sugar into acids that can attack tooth enamel. Over time, these attacks may cause tooth decay, or cavities. The good news …

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Baby Teeth

February 25 2017

Baby Teeth: When They Come In, When They Fall Out A healthy mouth is part of a child’s overall health. Children need strong, healthy teeth to chew their food, speak and smile. Your child’s teeth also help give his or her face its shape. A baby’s teeth start to come in (erupt) when the baby …

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Mothers and Babies

February 25 2017

Pregnancy and the first year of your baby’s life are very special and important. You’ll want to take good care of yourself and get your baby off to a healthy start. Your dental health is an important part of your overall health. Good oral health habits not only help prevent problems during pregnancy, they can …

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Tooth Decay in Baby Teeth

February 25 2017

Did you know that tooth decay is the most common long-term childhood disease? Children of any age can get tooth decay, even babies and toddlers. And tooth decay is five times more common than asthma. The good news is that tooth decay can be prevented! What causes tooth decay? Bacteria in the mouth change the …

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Your Child’s First Dental Visit

February 25 2017

Baby teeth, also called primary teeth, are just as important as permanent (adult) teeth. Strong, healthy primary teeth can help your child chew and speak. They also hold space in the jaws for permanent teeth that are growing under the gums. When babies are born, they usually have 20 primary teeth that have partly formed …

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Brushing

February 25 2017

It’s easy to keep your teeth and gums in good health. A simple routine of daily teeth cleaning, good eating habits and regular dental visits can help prevent tooth decay (cavities) and gum disease. Your teeth are covered with a sticky film of bacteria called plaque (sounds like PLAK). If you brush twice a day …

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Your Child’s First Dental Visit

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