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“DOC, PULL ‘EM ALL AND GIMME FALSIES!”

“DOC, PULL ‘EM ALL AND GIMME FALSIES!”
OH, I WISH I had a penny for every time I heard that cry. It can be a daunting task taking care of 28-32 misbehaving teeth.  But, it is often well worth keeping your teeth and avoiding dentures. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN TEETH ARE LOST When a tooth is lost, the surrounding bone disappears.  When all…
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THE ROOT OF EVIL

THE ROOT OF EVIL
Nothing in dentistry conjures up fear and anxiety as the mention of a ROOT CANAL.  Hallmark would make a mint on condolence cards for those who have to endure a ROOT CANAL. WHY DO I NEED A ROOT CANAL, ANYWAY? When a tooth experiences an insult, such as decay, that invades the tooth, the nerve…
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ALIEN VS. PREDATOR

ALIEN VS. PREDATOR
A.K.A. BRIDGE VS. IMPLANT OH, SNAP!..SO YOU LOST THAT TOOTH. It doesn’t help that it was one of the front ones.  The most common ways to replace a missing tooth include both the Dental Bridge and the Dental Implant.  Below are the pros and cons of each. THE DENTAL BRIDGE The tooth supported bridge uses…
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HE “SAWS LOGS” ALL NIGHT LONG!

HE “SAWS LOGS” ALL NIGHT LONG!
Does your significant other sound like a freight train barreling down the tracks when sleeping?  Snoring is not only troubling to the partner, but it can lead to many unrestful nights for the offender! WHAT CAUSES SNORING? When sleeping, we often are so relaxed that we lose muscle tone.  Snoring happens when the tongue loses…
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