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It’s pretty common for patients to feel like they are taking the back seat to the doctor’s office staff when it comes time to make decisions! Patients want to know that they are being heard and valued because after all, it is your mouth that we are talking about! ...

In life, there are times when we have to settle for things that we wouldn’t choose if we could have it another way. You might not want that particular vehicle, but your finances won’t allow you to get what you want. You would love a particular house, but it isn’t ...

The rates of diabetes in the U.S. are increasing at an alarming rate, affecting almost 26 million Americans today. Diet, exercise and other preventative care are crucial to lowering your level of risk, but did you know your oral health is closely linked to diabetes as ...

Dental emergencies accounted for over 900,000 emergency visits in 2009. Though many people have a tendency to ignore dental problems more than they’d ignore other medical problems, immediate care is almost always the best way to resolve major dental ...

Few things in this world are more delectable than a world-class dinner with someone you love. In the midwest, we love our steaks! With the right seasoning and sides, you can turn that piece of meat into a feast! No matter how great the cook is, though, a person wearing ...

A snap-on is a denture that is secured in your mouth with dental implants. The implants keep the denture secure in your mouth so that things like chewing and speaking come more naturally. Someone who has been wearing dentures for a while is probably getting fed up with ...

Through a series of events, your smile could go from something you like to something you are embarrassed to show at all. Broken, severely decayed, or missing teeth lead to other health concerns in addition to the frustration of never feeling confident when you smile. ...

Basic Procedures Standard dental cleanings for patients with regular dental hygiene can take from 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the speed and skill of their dentist. Silver or amalgam dental fillings can take 20 minutes to an hour to finish, and the time mostly ...

In a recent episode of The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy read viewers worst birthday moments. One woman wrote in about the time her great-grandmother helped her blow out the candles on her cake. Unfortunately, her great-grandmother also sent her dentures right ...

What you do before oral surgery will determine how well you are able to recover, so it is important to take care of things in the days before your appointment. You won’t be laid up for weeks after your surgery, but you can expect to be off your feet for a day or two ...