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      • Administrative Team
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      • Dental Hygiene Team
    • Office Gallery
    • Testimonials
    • Practice Updates
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    • Family Care
      • Dental Examinations
      • Teeth Cleaning
      • X-Rays & Digital Radiography
        • Intra-Oral Cameras
      • Fluoride Treatments
      • Dental Sealants
      • Bridges
      • Emergency Care
      • Extractions
      • Night Guards & Athletic Guards
      • Scaling & Root Planing
      • Tooth Colored Fillings
      • Porcelain Crowns
    • Cosmetic Dentistry
      • Composite Veneers & Bonding
      • Porcelain Veneers
      • Smile Makeovers
      • Teeth Whitening
      • Missing Teeth Replacements
    • Orthodontics
      • Invisalign®
    • Dental Implants
      • Overdentures
      • Implant Dentistry
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      • Post-Operative Care after Crown & Bridge Appointments
      • Post-Operative Care after Cosmetic Reconstruction
      • Post-Operative Care after Fillings
      • Post-Operative Care after Implants
      • Post-Operative Care after Root Canal Therapy
      • Post-Operative Care after Scaling & Root Planing
      • Post-Operative Care after Tooth Extraction
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Category Archives: Tips & Advice

Make Your Game Day Snacks More Smile-Friendly

General Information, Oral Health, Tips & AdviceBy Dr. Ben BrittSeptember 25, 2017

WATCHING FOOTBALL IS ONE OF AMERICA’S GREAT TRADITIONS. Many families and friends gather together on a weekly basis to watch their favorite teams go head to head. And while people come for the football, we all know what they’re really there for… the food! Traditional game day snacks may be delicious–think wings, sliders, nachos, pizza–but they…

Are Your Teeth Sensitive? Here’s Why

General Dentistry, Oral Health, Resources, Tips & AdviceBy Dr. Ben BrittAugust 25, 2017

DO YOU EVER cringe when you watch someone bite into ice cream? Are you sometimes fearful of that first sip of hot soup or drink of tea? You’re not alone. Tooth sensitivity is one of the most common complaints we hear about!   Teeth Feel Sensitive When Nerves Are Exposed  On the outside of each tooth…

The Way You Eat Fruit Matters For Your Teeth

Dentistry, Hygiene, Oral Health, Tips & AdviceBy Dr. Ben BrittAugust 10, 2017

FRUIT IS AN ESSENTIAL element of a well-balanced, healthy diet. It is an excellent source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, and eating it on a regular basis helps boost your immune system and reduces your risk of illness and chronic disease. There are a lot of ways people get their fruit, however, and when it comes…

Get Screened for Oral Cancer

General Dentistry, Oral Health, Tips & AdviceBy Dr. Ben BrittMay 25, 2017

WHEN PEOPLE GO TO THE DENTIST, it’s generally because they have a toothache, they need some dental work done, or they want to get their teeth cleaned. But this month being Oral Cancer Awareness Month, we want to emphasize more than ever how important regular, twice-yearly dental exams are. Of course your dentist will make sure…

How Much Sugar Are You Really Eating?

General Dentistry, Hygiene, Oral Health, Tips & AdviceBy Dr. Ben BrittMay 10, 2017

  MODERN DENTISTRY, fluoride treatments, and preventive care alone can’t stop tooth decay when our diets are filled with sugar! Sugary Foods Cling To Our Teeth And Cause Cavities When sugar clings to teeth, bacteria feeds off of those sugars, producing an acid byproduct that wears away tooth enamel. Studies repeatedly find that as sugar…

Foods That Naturally Whiten Teeth

Dentistry, General Information, Hygiene, Tips & AdviceBy Dr. Ben BrittApril 10, 2017

REGULAR BRUSHING AND FLOSSING remain your best protection against tooth decay and gum disease. However, there are some tooth-friendly foods out there that will help you maintain a bright, healthy smile and even naturally whiten your teeth! Here are some foods that help whiten your teeth. Fruits And Veggies Fruits such as apples and strawberries…

How to Manage Tooth Sensitivity

General Dentistry, Oral Health, Tips & AdviceBy Dr. Ben BrittMarch 10, 2017

IF THERE’S ONE THING we can all agree on, it’s that nobody likes sensitive teeth! Tooth sensitivity can cause discomfort during daily tasks such as brushing, flossing, eating, drinking, and even breathing in a cold gush of air! If you are experiencing tooth sensitivity, there are measures you can take to relieve pain and treat…

What Causes Stained Teeth?

General Dentistry, Hygiene, Oral Health, Tips & AdviceBy Dr. Ben BrittFebruary 25, 2017

WE OFTEN TAKE STEPS to achieve that sparkling white smile when we brush in the morning and before we go to bed. The truth is, what we consume throughout the day is often the largest contributor to whether or not our smile will light up a room. Although there are several causes for tooth discoloration,…

How to Make Brushing More Fun

General Dentistry, Hygiene, Oral Health, Tips & AdviceBy Dr. Ben BrittDecember 24, 2016

BRUSHING YOUR TEETH twice a day for two minutes is an important practice that helps keep your smile bright and healthy. But, does it have to be boring? We certainly don’t think so! Brush For A Full Two Minutes Using proper brushing technique for at least two minutes is necessary to ensure that all tooth…

Believe It! Soda Really Is Bad For Your Teeth

General Dentistry, Oral Health, Tips & AdviceBy Dr. Ben BrittDecember 10, 2016

HERE’S ONE REALLY SIMPLE THING that you can do to make your mouth healthier: reduce the number of sugary, acidic drinks in your diet! When we say sugary, acidic drinks we mean more than just soda. We’re including sports drinks, energy drinks, and even fruit juice. Read on! Sugar + Acid Create The Worst Possible…

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