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IS YOUR SMILE AS WHITE as you want it to be?   Even good oral hygiene won’t prevent tooth discoloration forever.  While daily brushing and flossing help keep your family's teeth clean and healthy, it’s normal for you to want to improve the appearance of your smile.  If you or your family are looking to bring a sparkle to your smile, cosmetic tooth whitening may be the ...

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The date is circled on your calendar and you are counting down the days to that often dreaded appointment to see the dentist.  At that appointment they will ask the questions you would like to avoid answering about your dental hygiene.  Although we may not fear the dentist, we know that our dental hygiene and ...

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Does your jaw ache when you chew, or when you open your mouth wide to yawn?   Do you hear clicking or popping sounds loud enough to worry or bother you?   Does your jaw ever lock up as you open it?   Do you experience soreness or stiffness in your jaw after you awaken in the morning, ...

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WE’VE ALL HEARD VARIOUS “FACTS” when it comes to our oral health—different ways to clean our teeth and gums, what is good or bad for them, etc.  As your family’s trusted dental professionals, we’re here to set the record straight about some of the most common oral health myths. Legend #1: “If my teeth don’t hurt, they are ...

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WHETHER IT’S DONE consciously or subconsciously, nail biting habits affect people of all ages, and normally begins at a very young age.  About 30% of kids from age 7-10 bite their nails, and 45% of teenagers have this habit which they take into adulthood. Now on the surface, nail biting may not seem like a big deal. ...

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THE END OF THE YEAR IS approaching fast! Before year’s end, our team at Grove Smiles Dentistry want to remind you to take a look at your dental insurance benefits! Check Your Benefits Fast! It is important to check your policy.  Each year your dental insurance company probably gives you a maximum amount of available benefits.  Since those ...

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I am so glad you clicked on this article on your search for "Why am I getting more cavities now?" If you have been getting cavities all of a sudden, let's explore the possible reasons why to prevent more from forming. Of course, the treatment of getting them filled should be step one; but step two ...

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The magic of the season allows us to also reflect on the amazing other magical legendary creatures that we remember so well as children - for instance, the tooth fairy. While all have a memory or two of us losing our baby teeth, the act of losing the teeth also marked important milestones which symbolized us ...

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Are you embarrassed with the fact that you have a missing tooth?  Do you not smile quite as widely?  Has eating become less enjoyable? If you have answered "Yes!" to any or all of those questions, our team at Grove Smiles Dentistry in Coconut Grove, FL may have a wonderful solution for you. Are Dental Implants For ...

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We have heard of catching a cold; but have you heard of catching a cavity? The fact of the matter is that the cavity-causing bacteria can be passed from person-to-person too! What Causes Cavities? While sugary treats often take the blame for causing cavities, the real culprits for tooth decay are bacteria. Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus are bacteria ...

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