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What Determines the Price of a Crown?

"How much does a crown cost?" It may seem like a simple question to ask your…


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Why Does My Tooth Ache?

Toothaches are one of the most common reasons for dental visits. In most cases,…


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Tongue Scraping—What it is and What it Could do for Your Oral Hygiene

At every dental appointment, dental patients are reminded of the importance of…


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How Often Do You Need to See a Dentist?

Some say once a year, some say twice a year. The real answer to how many…


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What Goes Into Your Dentist's Degree and License?

It could take more than eight years of education to earn a DDS or DMD degree…


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Children Should Develop Good Dental Care Habits Early. Here's Why.

You should value dental hygiene in your children for the same reasons you value…


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Not Just the Tooth Fairy: Dental Traditions for Kids

The Tooth Fairy is an important tool to help kids cope with the potentially…


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What Teeth Can Tell You: Dental Forensics and Anthropology

Most people know what the average dentist does, but did you know there are…


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Sports Dentistry, Mouthguards and More!

Sports dentistry is a relatively new field in dentistry, with several slightly…


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Chewing Gum Can Help Your Teeth

That is, if the gum is sugarless. Gum with sugar in it still isn’t good for…