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You Can Have a Successful Implant Outcome if Your Diabetes is Under Control
posted: Oct. 01, 2021.
Around one in ten U.S. adults have diabetes, a metabolic disease that can disrupt other aspects of a person's health like wound healing and vision. It could also cause Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Top Five Best Foods for Oral Health
posted: Sep. 28, 2021.
Some foods are just terrible for your teeth — think cookies and candy bars — but there are certain foods that are beneficial to your oral health. Below, the doctor
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Chronic Dry Mouth Is More Serious Than an Unpleasant Feeling
posted: Sep. 26, 2021.
It's normal to have occasional mouth dryness—that "cotton mouth" feeling when you first wake up or after eating a spicy meal. It soon dissipates, though, leaving you no worse Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Diabetes and Dental Care
posted: Sep. 21, 2021.
Diabetes is a disease that affects the health of the entire body, including, of course, your mouth, gums, and teeth. We are trained to look for issues that might arise
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How a Tooth Caused Hannah Bronfman's Mystery Ailments
posted: Sep. 21, 2021.
Hannah Bronfman, well-known DJ and founder of the health and beauty website HBFIT.com, took a tumble while biking a few years ago. After the initial pain and bruising subsided, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Here's What You Can Expect With Dental Implant Surgery
posted: Sep. 16, 2021.
Getting dental implants is going to require surgery. But don't let that concern you—it's a relatively minor procedure. Currently the “gold standard” for tooth replacement, an implant consists of a Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Improve your oral health with xylitol!
posted: Sep. 14, 2021.
Xylitol tastes sweet, but unlike sugar, it is not converted to acid that can cause your teeth to decay. It’s a naturally occurring sweetener found in plants, fruits, and vegetables;
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Which Implant Crown Attachment Method is Best for You?
posted: Sep. 11, 2021.
If you've decided on a dental implant to replace a missing tooth, you've made a great choice. Implants are a big favorite of both dentists and patients, not only Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
September is National Gum Care Month!
posted: Sep. 07, 2021.
Can you believe it's already September? At Quality Dental of Danbury, we know that gingivitis, the early stage of periodontal disease, can be difficult to recognize. Many people don’t recognize
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3 Dental Problems That Could Be Causing Excessive Dental Wear
posted: Sep. 06, 2021.
If you do the right things—keep your teeth clean, see the dentist regularly, and eat a "tooth-friendly" diet—you stand a good chance of having healthy teeth and gums later Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
What Chrissy Teigen's Inauguration Night Cap Mishap Could Mean For You
posted: Sep. 01, 2021.
Inauguration night is usually a lavish, Washington, D.C., affair with hundreds attending inaugural balls throughout the city. And when you're an A-List celebrity whose husband is a headliner at 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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How to Find Just the Right Toothbrush for You
posted: Aug. 27, 2021.
If you think there's not much difference between toothbrushes, a quick look on a retail oral care aisle might change your mind. About the only thing toothbrushes really have Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How do I know if I’m at risk for oral cancer?
posted: Aug. 24, 2021.
Every year, over 50,000 North Americans are diagnosed with oral or throat cancer, which has a higher death rate than many other common cancers, including cervical cancer, testicular cancer, Hodgkin’s
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Cracked Mouth Corners: How to Resolve This Irritating Problem
posted: Aug. 22, 2021.
In addition to the usual tooth and gum problems, dentists also see patients with soft tissue infections in and around the mouth. One of the more common of these Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How does a tooth decay?
posted: Aug. 17, 2021.
When acids are allowed to erode tooth enamel long enough to leach calcium and other minerals from your enamel and dentin, a process called demineralization occurs. This rapidly leads to
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