Ready For Your Child’s First Trip to the Dentist?
BRINGING YOUR CHILD to the dentist for the first time is a milestone, and a little planning…
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Root Canal or Tooth Extraction: How Dentists Decide What Can Be Saved
“Can this tooth be saved?” is almost always the first thing patients ask once they hear something serious is going on. It’s the right question. The answer comes down to a handful of factors: how much healthy tooth is left, whether the inside of the tooth is infected, the shape your gums and bone are…
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Don’t Ignore These Signs You Need a Dental Visit
MOST PEOPLE ONLY think about the dentist when something already…
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What Can You Do for Your Teething Toddler?
TEETHING IS ONE of those parenting milestones that nobody warns you about quite…
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Tooth Pain in Louisville: When It’s Time to Call an Emergency Dentist
A bad toothache has a way of taking over your day. You can’t focus at work, you can’t sleep through the night, and even a sip of cold water makes you wince. Sometimes the cause is something small. Other times, the pain is your tooth telling you that an infection, a crack, or a failing…
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Ice-Chewing: A Dangerous Habit for Your Teeth
IF YOU’RE SOMEONE who regularly reaches for the ice cubes at the bottom of your drink, you’re…
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Baby Teeth Traditions in Other Cultures
LOSING A BABY TOOTH is a milestone every child experiences, but what…
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Are You Getting Regular Oral Cancer Screenings?
APRIL IS ORAL CANCER Awareness Month, and there’s no better time to ask yourself…
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Tips for Preventing Childhood Tooth Injuries
EVERY PARENT KNOWS that kids are fearless little adventurers. Whether they’re sprinting across…
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Could I Benefit From Treatments for TMJ?
Who Needs to Consider a TMJ Consultation? Jaw pain, clicking sounds, and morning headaches might seem like everyday nuisances, but they could be signs of something more. Temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD, affects millions of people and often goes unaddressed for years. If you have been wondering whether it is time to seek professional help,…
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