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In the past, it was common practice for dentists to use mercury filled fillings to treat cavities. While these types of fillings helped to prevent the spread of…
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In the past, it was common practice for dentists to use mercury filled fillings to treat cavities. While these types of fillings helped to prevent the spread of…

One of the very best things that you can do for your kids when they’re very young is teaching them good oral care habits. The good news is…

While seasonal allergies typically won’t cause you any problems at your next dentist appointment, contact allergies may. A contact allergy occurs when you experience some type of reaction,…

Invisalign is a bracket-free way to straighten the teeth of teenagers and adults. Instead of having brackets glued to your teeth and connected by wires, Invisalign uses clear…

While a visual examination can uncover some dental problems, it doesn’t reveal all problems. Some dental problems, such as cavities, tooth decay between teeth, or decay underneath a…

Shopping for toothpaste should be a simple task, but it isn’t. The minute you walk down the aisle in the store to purchase a tube of toothpaste you…

If you aren’t happy with the smile that you see in the mirror, odds are high that your teeth color is a major part of the problem. Fortunately,…

Everyone has a different approach to New Year’s resolutions, but one thing that everyone can agree on is that oral health is important. The last thing you need…

As the holidays approach, complete with their deliciously rich foods and desserts, our dentist, Dr. Tiffany K. Shields, would like to remind you to schedule your annual dental…

If you have one or more missing teeth and do not want to replace them with bridges or partial or full dentures, there is a third option. Dental…

About 10 million Americans are suffering from Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ) pain today. For many people, the pain of TMJ may be so severe that daily living is…

Why is it that when you get a cut on your arm, leg, or hand it seems like it takes days or even weeks to heal, but when…