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Welcome to our dental blog! We're here to share expert advice and helpful tips to keep your smile healthy and bright. From brushing basics to the latest dental treatments, we've got you covered. We believe that the more you know, the better you can care for your teeth.
Is Root Canal Treatment Painful?
For most people, no. The tooth is numbed with a local anesthetic before anything starts, and the American Association of…
How Do I Care for My Dental Crown?
Caring for a dental crown means brushing twice a day with a soft-bristle brush, flossing around it daily with attention…
Will My Dental Crown Look Natural?
A modern dental crown can be effectively indistinguishable from the teeth around it. It's custom shade matched to your neighboring…
How Long Does the Dental Crown Process Take?
How long a dental crown takes depends on which kind you're getting. A traditional lab-made crown takes two appointments spread…
Is Getting a Dental Crown Painful?
Getting a dental crown shouldn't hurt. The tooth and the gum around it are numbed with a local anesthetic before…
How Long Do Dental Crowns Last?
Most dental crowns last 10 to 15 years. Some last 20 years or more, and a few need replacing sooner.…
What is a Tooth Filling?
Cavities don't heal on their own. Once bacteria breach the enamel, the decay continues until something stops it. A filling…
What is a root canal?
Root canals have a reputation for being the worst thing that can happen in a dental chair. That reputation is…
What Are Dentures?
Losing teeth changes more than how you look. It changes how you eat, how you speak, and over time, the…
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