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Should You Take an Antibiotic Before Implant Surgery?
posted: Oct. 15, 2021.
Although getting an implant requires surgery, it's usually a minor affair. Chances are good that after just a few days recuperation you'll be back completely to your normal activities. But Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Start Your Day Off with a (Healthy) Smile!
posted: Oct. 12, 2021.
If there’s one meal that can claim the title of “Sweetest Meal of the Day,” it’s almost certainly breakfast. Sugary cereals, syrup-covered waffles, oatmeal with honey, cinnamon toast (which is
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October is National Dental Hygiene Month: A simple oral health routine for your busy lifestyle
posted: Oct. 05, 2021.
Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around
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Do These 2 Things For Your Health's Sake If You Wear Dentures
posted: Oct. 05, 2021.
Today's dentures are more comfortable, more functional and more life-like than ever before—so much so that you might forget you have them in. Even so, dentures do have some Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Why Visiting the Emergency Room for Your Dental Problem isn’t a Good Idea
posted: Sep. 28, 2021.
Emergency rooms are for emergencies, so before you head to the hospital because of a dental problem, you need to ask yourself this question: Is what you're experiencing really a
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Love and Hip Hop Host's No-Gap Smile and How You Can Have One Too
posted: Sep. 25, 2021.
Nina Parker, the host of Love & Hip Hop for six seasons, is now busy with the new game show Blockbusters and her own talk show The Nina Parker Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
I can't stop grinding my teeth! How can a dentist help?
posted: Sep. 21, 2021.
the doctor will tell you that while you are sleep, your mouth may be very active. If you find yourself waking up with headaches, facial pain, neck aches, or a
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Head Off a Crossbite at the Pass With This Orthodontic Appliance
posted: Sep. 15, 2021.
At what age should you begin treating a poor bite? Many might say with braces around late childhood or early adolescence. But some bite problems could be addressed earlier—with Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Implants: Why it's important to replace missing teeth
posted: Sep. 14, 2021.
The average adult has 32 teeth, a combination of molars, canines, and incisors. By middle age, however, most adults are missing at least one tooth due to an injury, decay,
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September is National Gum Care Month!
posted: Sep. 07, 2021.
Can you believe it's already September? At Eastman Family Dental Center, we know that gingivitis, the early stage of periodontal disease, can be difficult to recognize. Many people don’t recognize
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Temporary Smiles for Teens Waiting on Dental Implants
posted: Sep. 05, 2021.
Here's some good news: Teenagers are less likely than adults to lose teeth to dental disease. But there's also a flip side. Teens can still lose teeth, more likely Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Celebrate Labor Day by Getting Away
posted: Aug. 31, 2021.
Labor Day honors the contributions that workers have made to this country, and for many Americans, the holiday is a great time to relax at home with family and friends.
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Drawing Impacted Teeth Out of the Gums Could Help Normalize a Smile
posted: Aug. 26, 2021.
We instinctively know when a smile looks normal—and when it doesn't. It could be that something simply looks out of place like crooked teeth. But we might also notice Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Should Adults Continue Fluoride Treatments?
posted: Aug. 24, 2021.
Many adults wonder if they should continue to receive fluoride treatments. Our team at Eastman Family Dental Center wants to set the record straight about the usefulness of fluoride treatment
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Interproximal Cavities: The Inside Story
posted: Aug. 17, 2021.
Time to brush! So, you make sure you gently brush the plaque off the outside surfaces of your teeth. You want to present a gleaming smile to the world, after
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Van Halen's Passing Reminds Us of the Dangers of Oral Cancer and How to Help Prevent It
posted: Aug. 16, 2021.
Fans everywhere were recently saddened by the news of musical legend Eddie Van Halen's death. Co-founder and lead guitarist for the iconic rock group Van Halen, the 65-year-old superstar Read moreCategory: Oral Health