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What is dry socket?

October 7th, 2024

What is dry socket?

Dry socket is a painful condition that can occur at the site of a tooth removal. Find out how it happens and the best ways to prevent it.

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Technology has changed rapidly in the field of dentistry, just as it has in our daily lives. Here are a few ways you might have noticed new technology changing during your dental visits.

New technology in the dental office

Technology has changed rapidly in the field of dentistry, just as it has in our daily lives. Here are a few ways you might have noticed new technology changing during your dental visits.

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September 19th, 2024


Just like many other conditions, asthma affects our oral health. Find out how and the best ways to keep your mouth healthy while treating asthma symptoms.

Asthma and oral health: the connection

Just like many other conditions, asthma affects our oral health. Find out how and the best ways to keep your mouth healthy while treating asthma symptoms.

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September 4th, 2024


If you are taking or thinking about starting a weight loss or management drug, here are five things to consider when speaking to your medical and dental providers.

5 things to know about weight loss drugs and oral health

If you are taking or thinking about starting a weight loss or management drug, here are five things to consider when speaking to your medical and dental providers.

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August 12th, 2024


Let's look at the milestones you and your smile will experience throughout your lifetime.

Smile timeline

Let's look at the milestones you and your smile will experience throughout your lifetime.

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August 6th, 2024


For National Smile Month, we explore the ways that individual smiles are unique.

What makes my smile unique?

For National Smile Month, we explore the ways that individual smiles are unique.

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June 25th, 2024


Learn how to care for your gums and avoid periodontal disease.

What is gum disease and how can I keep my gums healthy?

Learn how to care for your gums and avoid periodontal disease.

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May 31st, 2024


Learn about the 12 types of specialties in dentistry and which services these professionals may offer.

The 12 specialties in dentistry

Learn about the 12 types of specialties in dentistry and which services these professionals may offer.

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May 9th, 2024


Piercing your mouth, tongue, or upper/lower lip can have risks and complications, so consider how it will affect your oral health before getting one.

How mouth piercings affect your oral health

Piercing your mouth, tongue, or upper/lower lip can have risks and complications, so consider how it will affect your oral health before getting one.

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April 22nd, 2024





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