Gum disease is one of the most serious and common oral conditions that often go under the radar. This may be due to the spread of misconceptions or lack of awareness of this disease. Alternatively, it could be because more renowned oral ailments such as tooth decay, cavities, and impacted molars have overshadowed it. The […]
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When it comes to being healthy, the immediate thoughts that come to mind of most patients are working out, eating healthy, and sleeping well. While wellness activities can ensure a healthy mind and body, most of us often forget to also include healthy dental practices to maintain our oral health. As a trusted dentist in
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Many patients often have a misconception that they can inherit the dental conditions of their parents. Some even feel like they won’t achieve a bright and beautiful smile because no one in their family has a healthy smile. However, not all dental problems are hereditary and must not be blamed solely on your genes. Other factors
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Everybody loves good-looking teeth, nice occlusions, and matching midlines. Without a doubt, your smile is one of the first things people notice about you, and that influences their degree of interaction with you. Increasingly, people are becoming more mindful of not just their dental health, but also most importantly, the state of their smiles. There’s
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You’ve probably heard that sugars, candies, and alcohol influence dental health and can lead to tooth decay. But, a lot of factors besides the things we eat and drink influence the buildup of plaque and tartar and overall oral health. Oral health is largely influenced by our lifestyles which include the various types of stress
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A quick walk down a toothpaste aisle can reveal a plethora of electric toothbrush options. While electric toothbrushes may not be essential to brush your teeth, they can provide some important benefits that manual toothbrushes do not offer. Power Toothbrushes vs. Manual Brushing Power toothbrushes, or electric toothbrushes, have been around for over 80 years.
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Although much of the focus surrounding teeth involves the appearance of teeth, common dental problems typically extend past visible issues to underlying concerns. At Modern Family Dental Care, we believe that oral health should be treated with an eye on underlying causes and that all incoming patients have the power to support their health through
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Swollen teeth and gums are often treated as though they are separate from the rest of a body. Toothaches are usually considered separate from earaches and other sinus issues, and are rarely (if ever) linked to other health issues. In truth, though, your oral health plays a powerful role in your overall health, and should
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Genes have taken the blame for many health conditions. From sleep apnea, to cancer, to diabetes, genes have been linked to a host of health conditions and maladies. With good reason. Genes can play a significant role in the health of a person and their family, but genes should not bear the blame for every
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Being an adult means making decisions about the food you eat, the clothes you wear, and the physical activities you do. On the surface, these tasks may seem straightforward and easy to do. When you want to eat fries, you order or make it. If you crave a burger or Asian cuisine, you visit a
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Periodontitis is a severe gum infection that can lead to further dental and health complications if left untreated. Beyond just being a dental concern, periodontitis
