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If you’re putting off a dental visit because you’re worried about dental filling pain, you’re certainly not alone. One of the most common questions we hear in the heart of North Houston, is: “Do cavity fillings hurt?“ The short answer: For most patients in Greenspoint, no — cavity fillings are not painful. Thanks to modern … Continued
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School is out and summer is finally in full swing! While summer is the perfect time for pool parties, sizzling backyard barbeques, and lounging on Sundays, it’s also the ideal time to consider taking charge of your or your child’s orthodontic treatments. Getting braces can seem like a major hassle but around 45% of all … Continued
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What is Oral Lichen Planus? You know that part of your dental visit where your dentist is peering all over the inside of your mouth? One of the things they are looking for is signs of Oral Lichen Planus. Although it sounds scary, this is a fairly common disease of the immune system. People with … Continued
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What is Dental Insurance? Dental insurance can seem confusing. Simply put, it is a way to offset the cost of dental care. It is meant to reduce your costs and make having a great smile more affordable, but unlike other types of insurance, It is not designed to be a pay-all. You can get … Continued
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In July, 17-year-old Ashik spent 7 hours in a Mumbai dentist’s chair. Talk about being afraid of the dentist, a routine cleaning has nothing on a 7-hour procedure! Not only was it a 7-hour procedure, but it was a procedure void of the modern comforts like office TVs and plush dental chairs that Americans are … Continued
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Everyone has experienced cavities. Maybe not everyone, but curses to those of you with a perfect oral record. Historically, we aren’t alone in our fight against tooth decay. Cavities have been a nuisance to humans for thousands of years. Cavities: Not A New Problem The first cavities date back as far as 14,000 years ago … Continued
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When you go to the dentist, it’s typical for the dental hygienist and dentist to ask you an array of questions. However, many people don’t take the opportunity to ask questions of their own. With more information about your own teeth, you will be better equipped to maintain good oral hygiene and therefore, good … Continued
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Most of the time, a stocking stuffer ranges from things like candy and hot wheels or lip gloss. While the generic stocking stuffers are always sure to please the kiddos, why not try something a little more healthy and unexpected? There are a million health-related goodies that kids will marvel over without even knowing how … Continued
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If there is one thing you need to avoid after a tooth extraction, especially wisdom teeth, is a dry socket. Not only are dry sockets bad for your oral health and prevent the rebuilding of your gums, but they also cause unbearable pain. What Are Dry Sockets? A dry socket comes from improperly allowing your … Continued
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The simple fact of the matter is that people just don’t floss as often as they should. Some attribute this to laziness; others just don’t consider flossing to be all that important. In actuality, it is very important and can prevent many painful dental problems in the future. As a solution to this issue, new … Continued