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What is Dental Plaque

April 09, 2018

Although plaque naturally forms on our teeth, if you do not clean your teeth each day, it can lead to some serious dental health issues. Plaque is a colorless, sticky film of bacteria and sugars that is constantly forming on our teeth. When plaque is not removed from your teeth it can create tartar. Tartar …

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How to Treat Dry Mouth

March 26, 2018

In our previous blog, we looked at some of the common causes of dry mouth. Continuing our discussion, we would like to go over some ways to treat dry mouth. It is important to treat dry mouth as it can lead to more serious problems such as tooth decay and gum disease. We would like to go …

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Dry Mouth Part 2: What Causes Dry Mouth?

March 14, 2018

Dry mouth, also called xerostomia, is a common dental health issue, but what can cause someone to develop dry mouth? When we last left you, Dr. Nichols introduced us to dry mouth. Following our discussion, we would like to go over some common causes of dry mouth. Like we stated in our previous post, dry …

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Are You Thirsty for Answers About Your Dry Mouth? – Part 1

February 26, 2018

Do you feel thirsty all the time, have trouble swallowing certain foods or does your saliva feel thick and foamy? If so, you may be one of the millions of people that experience dry mouth. What is dry mouth? Simply put, dry mouth is a lack of salivary flow. Saliva is important for a number …

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Tooth Sensitivity Pt. 3

February 12, 2018

Exposed root dentin is one of the main causes of sensitive teeth, but what causes exposed dentin? In our last blog, we discussed what some of the common causes of tooth sensitivity are. We learned that “exposed dentin” is the main reason an individual would experience sensitivity. So, you may now be wondering, what leads …

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