Smoking and Vaping Versus Teeth
SMOKING IS AN incredibly unhealthy habit for the entire body, and that includes teeth and gums. 80%…
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The History of Fluoride and Healthy Teeth
IN ORDER TO EARN the ADA’s Seal of Acceptance, a tube of toothpaste must contain fluoride and…
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5 Signs That You Have a Cracked/Broken Tooth
Endodontist in Las Vegas Did you know that tooth enamel (the outer surface of your teeth) is your body’s hardest and most highly mineralized substance? Tooth enamel is more robust than your bones. Although they are tough, a tooth can still crack or fracture, just like bones. Your endodontist in Las Vegas, Nevada, wants you…
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Dental Emergency Preparedness
HAVING A PLANalready in place can make a huge difference if an emergency comes up, and…
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When a Child Gets a Toothache
TOOTHACHES ARE NEVER fun, particularly for little kids who might not…
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What Is Toothpaste Made Of?
PEOPLE HAVE USED some form of paste to help keep their teeth clean since at least 3000 BC in…
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How Does Diabetes Impact Oral Health?
DIABETES (ANY TYPE) tends to make good dental health a much more difficult goal to achieve, and…
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We’re Observing TMJ Awareness Month
AROUND 35 MILLION people in the US are affected by temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD or TMJ), which is…
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Happy Halloween From the Dentist!
WHY IS SUGAR so bad for our teeth? Because harmful oral bacteria love to eat it, then excrete…
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What’s Causing Caries in Childhood?
TWO OUT OF every five kids develop one or more cavity by the time they turn eleven. That makes…
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