Our Dental Blog
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Here’s How to Cut Through All the Choices to Find Your Right Toothbrush
Henry Ford famously said a customer could have any color they wanted on their Model T “as long as it was black.” Those days are over—today’s cars and trucks come with a slew of options, and not just their paint color.There’s something else with a wide array of...
Seek Coordinated Treatment If You Have Both TMD and Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that produces widespread pain and stiffness in the muscles and joints. The pain, muscle spasms and tingling it causes can disrupt sleep, alter moods and impair memory function.Dealing with just this one condition can be...
Dental Care During Pregnancy is Safe and Essential
When a woman learns she's pregnant, her first thought is often to do everything possible to protect the new life inside her. That may mean making lifestyle changes like avoiding alcohol or quitting smoking.Some women may also become concerned that their regular dental...
The Versatility of Dental Crowns
Dental crowns offer the ideal solution to a number of dental issues, both aesthetic and physical. In fact, these multi-purpose restorations help Dr. Edward Yates, your dentist in Norwich, CT, to improve the appearance of oddly shaped or stained teeth, protect...
A Different Kind of “Chip Shot” for Pro Golfer Danielle Kang
While the sport of golf may not look too dangerous from the sidelines, players know it can sometimes lead to mishaps. There are accidents involving golf carts and clubs, painful muscle and back injuries, and even the threat of lightning strikes on the greens. Yet it...
Tooth Sensitivity Could Be a Sign of Deeper Problems
If you wince in pain while eating or drinking something hot or cold, you’re not alone: tooth sensitivity afflicts one in three Americans. To understand what’s possibly going on, let’s look first at tooth anatomy.Teeth are mainly composed of three layers: an outer...
Wearing a Retainer Will Protect Your New Smile After Braces
After living with braces for a couple of years, the “big reveal” finally happens and you see your new smile for the first time. But then you’re told you have to wear another mouth appliance—around the clock to start and then just at night. After all the new smile...
Celebrate World Smile Day With More Attractive Teeth
The smiley face: It’s been around forever. Except it hasn’t—someone created it. No, not Forrest Gump (but good guess!), but graphic artist Harvey Ball in 1963 to help boost employee morale at an insurance company. Do you know what else Harvey Ball came up with? World...
Viggo Mortensen’s Red-Carpet Smile
The Golden Globes ceremony is a night when Hollywood stars shine their brightest. At the recent red-carpet event, leading man Viggo Mortensen had plenty to smile about: Green Book, the movie in which he co-starred, picked up the award for Best Motion Picture—Musical...
Put the Extra Effort in Your Oral Hygiene While Wearing Braces
The journey to a straighter smile with braces can be difficult. One of the biggest dangers you'll face is an increased risk of periodontal (gum) disease.Gum disease is caused by dental plaque, a thin film of bacteria and food particles on tooth surfaces. To curtail...
You May Need an Endodontist for a Tooth With Interior Decay
You depend on your family dentist for most of your oral care. There are some situations, though, that are best handled by a specialist. If you or a family member has a deeply decayed tooth, for example, it might be in your long-term interest to see an endodontist....
Look for These Basics When Buying Your Next Toothbrush
When you’re buying a tool or appliance, you compare brands for the best quality you can afford. There’s another important item that deserves the same level of scrutiny: your toothbrush. Choosing the right one for you can make a huge difference in your oral hygiene...
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