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Can Fruit Juice Cause Tooth Decay?

Fruit juice is thought of as a healthy way to give children the vitamins they need. Juice is packed with sugar and acids that can cause damage to your child’s teeth. Teaching a child good eating and drinking habits is important, so they do not expect to have juice all of the time. Choosing water

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What Are the Types of Dental Surgery?

Dental surgery is needed for many reasons such as a smile makeover, or to correct an injury. Other dental surgery may be a simple extraction such as wisdom teeth removal. Dental surgery allows doctors to correct conditions or to improve a patient’s smile. Typically, dental surgery is outpatient, and your dentist may have referred you

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Is Root Canal Treatment Necessary for a 3-year-old Baby?

If your child has severe decay or an infection, you may think the only solution would be the pull the primary tooth. Instead, your dentist can treat the inside of the baby tooth to save the tooth by performing a root canal. There are many benefits to saving primary teeth, and keeping them in your

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What is Recapitulation in Endodontics?

Recapitulation in endodontics is a process used during a root canal procedure to ensure the root area is cleaned out thoroughly and free of debris. A root canal is when the pulp or soft tissue inside the root canal is inflamed or infected. This infection is caused by injury, bacteria, a crack, or decay. Root

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What Helps Swollen Gums?

Swollen gums can be painful and irritating. If you notice your gums are irritated, or you have pain around the gum tissue when you brush or floss, you may have gingivitis. Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease and many people don’t even know they have it. If gingivitis is left untreated, this condition

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What is Oral Pathology?

Oral pathology is the identification process of certain diseases or disorders of the mouth or jaw. Thorough examination and accuracy in diagnosis are extremely important to ensure the patient is treated properly. Our surgeons have years of experience in oral pathology and treating disorders. Our detailed examination process allows our team to determine the cause

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