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As we walk down the dental hygiene section of our chosen store, we are surrounded with so many choices in toothpastes.  But which toothpaste is really the best for me? This quest can be stressful enough.  To add to the stress,  do you find that your bathroom cupboards are now filling with many half used tubes of ...

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As new parents, there’s a lot you have to keep track of with regard to your new baby’s health and well being. The good news is, taking charge of their oral health routine during their first months is an easy and effective way to start them down the path to having and maintaining a great ...

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Dreaming Of A Great Smile? If you want a smile that's your crowning glory, you may need a crown to cover a tooth and restore it to its normal shape and size. A crown can make your tooth stronger and improve its appearance. It can cover and support a tooth with a large filling when there isn't ...

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Is Your Mouth Desert Dry? Reduced saliva flow that results in a dry mouth is a common problem among older adults. It is caused by certain medical disorders and is often a side effect of medications such as antihistamines, decongestants, pain killers and diuretics.  Without the cleansing effects of saliva, tooth decay and other oral health ...

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Teeth That Go Bling Some celebrities have been flashing more than clean, white teeth at their fans. Under the spotlight, the glint from their mouths comes from “grills” or “grillz”—decorative covers often made of gold, silver or jewel-encrusted precious metals that snap over one or more of their teeth. Grills, sometimes called “fronts,” generally are removable but ...

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Diabetes affects about 23.6 million Americans. This is 7.8% of the population with 1.6 million new cases diagnosed each year for people over age 20 years. If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you may know that the disease can cause problems with your eyes, nerves, kidneys, heart and other parts of your body. Diabetes ...

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If you've lost all of your natural teeth, whether from periodontal disease, tooth decay or injury, complete dentures can replace your missing teeth and your smile. Replacing missing teeth will benefit your appearance and your health. Without support from the denture, facial muscles sag, making a person look older. You’ll be able to eat and ...

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Welcome To Grove Smiles Dentistry! Our amazing team located in wonderful Coconut Grove, FL, are pleased to make our services available to you based on prevention, education, and treatment of the ‘whole’ person. We provide comprehensive care in all phases of Cosmetic, Restorative, and Reconstructive Dentistry, and in the prevention of periodontal disease. We are certified in ...

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The ADA recommends the following for good oral hygiene: Brush your teeth twice a day with an ADA-accepted fluoride toothpaste. Replace your toothbrush every three or four months, or sooner if the bristles are frayed. A worn toothbrush won't do a good job of cleaning your teeth. Clean between teeth daily with floss or an interdental ...

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Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues that support your teeth. Your gum tissue is not attached to the teeth as high as it may seem. There is a very shallow v-shaped crevice called a sulcus between the tooth and gums. Periodontal diseases attack just below the gum line in the sulcus, where they ...

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