During Holiday Meals: Ways To Limit Sugar

While the spread at your upcoming holiday meal doesn’t necessarily include bowls heaping with sugar, it can start to feel that way sometimes. By the time you’re done checking out the brownies, chocolates, candy canes, Jell-O, cakes, and assorted pies, you may wonder how you’ll ever get through your meal without most certainly promoting tooth decay. Good news: We can assist you in having a nice experience without putting your oral health in harm’s way.

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Baby Teeth: Your Q&A Session

As you may have noticed, your children’s baby teeth are not exactly like your own. Unfortunately, this can cause some confusion in regard to dental care. It can also lead to some uncertainty about what to expect from these teeth and how to ensure you’re doing what your little one needs for great oral health. Don’t worry. We’ll set you off in the right direction with our question-and-answer session (and anything else will be swiftly answered during checkups).

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Prairie Lights 2017

What’s your absolute favorite site during the winter holidays? If you immediately answered, “The lights!” then you are truly in for a spectacular treat. The Prairie Lights are opening on Thanksgiving night, which means you’ll have plenty of time to take in the the glittering, glowing majesty of this exceptional display!

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3 Times You’re Not Making A Better Choice

Trust us. We know that it’s upsetting to learn that when you’ve been using “this not that” mentality to replace something you want with an alternative that you’re sure is much safer for your oral health. As a result, we want to do everything we can do point out such issues, so we can save you the heartache of thinking you’re safeguarding your grin, your sleep, and more. A few frequent culprits will get you started.

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What Does A Toothache Mean?

When you develop pain in your tooth that doesn’t subside after 48 hours, you may need to see a dentist. A toothache can mean the onset of tooth decay, a serious (but common) oral health concern linked to serious complications unless treated in a timely manner. Fortunately, we can help treat your smile.
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Spacing Quiz: What Do I Need?

If you have a space in your smile, then you might be feeling pretty intense about fixing your smile with cosmetic care. Small, medium-size, or large spaces can make you feel unhappy with multiple aspects of your smile. First, you might not feel great about how your smile looks to the world around you (and you may not like seeing it in your reflection). You may also have problems with food becoming stuck, with dental hygiene, and more. So, how to repair the issue? Learn what you need to know with a quiz.

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FAQs: Do I Require A Crown (Or Something Else)?

When it comes down to the particular issue you’re having with your smile and the dental treatment that is best for you, do you know whether you currently need a dental crown? Or, do you think that maybe you require something else? As you may have guessed, even if you know quite a lot about dental care, diagnosing yourself is usually impossible. We encourage you to set up a visit for the final word on what you require. For a quick preview, get started with an FAQs (and answers) session.

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Reasons You Feel Anxious Without Dental Anxiety

Maybe you’re not someone who experiences true dental anxiety. However, you’ve noticed that you find yourself feeling somewhat anxious when you see us for dental visits. You aren’t afraid of dentistry. You don’t mind coming in for your dental care. So, what could possibly be causing you to feel jittery? Take a moment to consider some common culprits, so you can easily avoid them in the future.

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