The Difference Between Plaque And Tartar

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A question we often hear is, "What is the difference between the plaque on my teeth and tartar?" Many people think they are the same thing, but the truth is there is a significant difference between dental plaque and tartar. That is why we feel that it is essential to have you understand the difference between ...

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Have you ever been stumped by a quiz or trivia question? If you are an adult or parent, you have probably experienced that moment more than once when a child has asked you to explain something… and suddenly realize you don't know it as well as you thought. So in honor of the upcoming school year, ...

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The fall season is coming! After-school activities, carpools, and games on the weekends add extra stress as we try to balance all of our daily routines. In this rush, we sometimes begin a pattern of a "what's easier at the moment" attitude. Unfortunately, that can also become a poor habit in our choices of what ...

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Learning to drive a car is an outstanding achievement, but mastering comes from being able to do so with muscle memory.  Brushing our teeth is another skill we learn to do from a very early age.  This good habit is easy but can easily fall into a routine of bad habits that can be detrimental ...

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Summer is officially in full swing!  Let the fun in the sun begin!  As the temperatures are heating up, our dental team would like to review a critical question we get asked about the importance of drinking water and how much they should aim to drink.  We think this is great!  So in our efforts ...

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In life, we have naturally associated the habit of nail-biting with stressful or suspenseful moments. But unfortunately, nail-biting has become a habit that affects more than the fingertips of your hand. The most obvious consequences to your fingertips are the torn, uneven nails and, in particularly severe cases, nails that become dramatically shortened and deformed over ...

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Whether you call it bad breath or halitosis, it's an unpleasant condition that's cause for embarrassment. Unfortunately, some people with bad breath aren't even aware there's a problem. If you're concerned about bad breath, see your dentist. They can help identify the cause and, if it's due to an oral condition, develop a treatment plan ...

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Being pregnant is an amazing and daunting time all rolled into one. You are experiencing the wonder of growing a new life inside of you, and often your body begins to let you know about it. But, ahh, breathe easily, for there's no need to worry when it comes to your dental care! Prenatal Dental Checkups ...

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Calcium and strong, healthy bones and teeth go together like water and hydration. Without the former, it can be hard to find the latter. And, as we like to stress, calcium is essential to our oral health. Oral Health Essential - Calcium We all know that calcium is the main component of our teeth and jawbones, but ...

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These days your smile is captured everywhere and especially by selfies. Just as you may take a quick snap to see how you look in your new outfit, your teeth should have their close-up photo opportunities to let us help you keep your teeth and smile looking their best. If you have ever been to a ...

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