What are Night Guards?

Night Guards are removable appliances that people can wear if they have a habit of grinding or clenching their teeth during sleep. Grinding or clenching of one’s teeth during sleep

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What is Oil Pulling?

Oil pulling is an ancient Indian (not the American Indian) practice that utilizes natural remedies over proven scientific ones.  It involves the use of various types of oils such as

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Hyperemia

Why is my tooth sometimes sensitive after a filling is placed or work is done on it?  This is a normal response that can occur after any type of treatment

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What are Canker Sores?

Canker sores are also called aphthous ulcers and are characterized as white or yellowish round sores with a reddish border found inside the cheeks, lips, gums, roof of the mouth,

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Black Hairy Tongue?

Yes, there is a condition that we call black hairy tongue. It is when the top surface of the tongue appears dark and furry. It is the buildup of dead

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Tooth or Consequences ®

A few people have asked me about the newsletter we have written for years called Tooth or Consequences ®, and about the plaque in our hallway. It goes like this:

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Baseball Sports Special

Going to do a sports special today regarding the postseason.  My predictions for the postseason in MLB will be that the Yankees defeat the Guardians in six games and go

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Acidic Drinks

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