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5 Tips Students (and Everyone Else) Should Heed for Healthy Teeth and Gums
posted: Aug. 17, 2021.
Though it sounds like an elite academic society, "The Freshman 15" is anything but. The phrase stands for the weight, pegged at 15 pounds, that many incoming students gain Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Like Johnny Manziel, You May Need an Oral Surgeon for a Major Dental Problem
posted: Aug. 12, 2021.
QB sensation Johnny Manziel has had a varied career in professional football. After playing two seasons for the NFL Cleveland Browns, he quarterbacked for a number of teams in Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Mouthguard Q&A
posted: Aug. 10, 2021.
Today, the doctor and our team at Quality Dental of Danbury thought we would talk about mouthguards, what they are, where to get them, and when to use them.
Q: What
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A Better Version of a Denture or Bridge With Dental Implants
posted: Aug. 07, 2021.
A wise sage once said the largest room in the world is the "room for improvement." Indeed, many modern advances would never have happened if someone hadn't first asked, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Weighing the Facts about DIY Scaling
posted: Aug. 03, 2021.
The dental section of your local drugstore or favorite online site offers more dental tools for home care than ever before. Little angled mirrors. Tongue scrapers. Gum stimulators. Interproximal brushes.
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We may Need to Build up the Bone in Your Jaw before Implants
posted: Aug. 02, 2021.
Dental implant technology has advanced at such an astounding rate in recent years that you can now walk into a dentist's office with a problem tooth and out the Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Gum Disease Could Impact More Than Your Oral Health
posted: Jul. 28, 2021.
Preventing periodontal (gum) disease not only preserves your teeth and gums, it might also benefit the rest of your health. There's growing evidence that gum disease has links to Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
I have halitosis. What can I do?
posted: Jul. 27, 2021.
Halitosis is the fancy, scientific word for “bad breath.” the doctor and our team know there are several reasons why you may have halitosis; let’s look at a few:
Gum disease
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Kevin Bacon's Mango-Slicing Trick and Other Ways to Rid Food Between Your Teeth
posted: Jul. 23, 2021.
During the COVID-19 quarantines, stir-crazy celebrities have been creating some “unique” home videos—like Madonna singing about fried fish to the tune of “Vogue” in her bathroom or Cardi B Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Three Must-Have Dental Treatments
posted: Jul. 20, 2021.
In dentistry, there are a wide variety of treatments, everything from elective procedures to those that are necessary and potentially lifesaving. So given the slew of treatment options, how do
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Brush or Floss First? Here's What You Need to Know to Decide
posted: Jul. 18, 2021.
If you like conundrums like "Which came first? The chicken or the egg?", then you may enjoy this one: "Which should you do first, brush or floss?" Both of these Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Lip Service
posted: Jul. 13, 2021.
When you think of the doctor, you naturally think of your teeth. But your dental professional is concerned with more than the teeth, as important as they are. All aspects
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See How Well You're Removing Plaque With a Disclosing Agent
posted: Jul. 13, 2021.
You've just finished your daily brushing and flossing. How did you do? Swiping your tongue across your teeth can generally tell you: It's a good sign if it glides Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Take Care of Your Teeth and Gums Even While Camping
posted: Jul. 08, 2021.
July is Park and Recreation Month, a great time to pack up the tent, bed roll and camp stove and head for your nearest state or national park. Just Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Tell us about your summer!
posted: Jul. 06, 2021.
The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for the doctor and our team to ask our patients about their summer!
Whether you visited our nation’s capital,
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What's That on Your Teeth, Nick Jonas? How to Avoid a Similar Smile Oops
posted: Jul. 03, 2021.
Think no one is looking at your smile when you’re out in public? Nick Jonas’ recent experience might convince you otherwise. While the Jonas Brothers were performing during the Read moreCategory: Oral Health
