Do you find yourself keeping your mouth closed when you’re smiling, or hiding your teeth behind your hand when you laugh? Don’t hide your smile – these days, your dentist has plenty of options for giving you a bright, beautiful smile you’ll love. Whitening. No matter how straight your teeth are or how healthy your …

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Thinking about getting braces? You’re not alone. Orthodontics aren’t just for kids anymore. These days, more and more adults are opting for braces and other orthodontic treatment, and realizing the benefits of straighter, healthier teeth. I’ve asked a number of my patients what made them decide to get braces as adults, and a few key …

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You probably see your dentist a couple of times a year to make sure your teeth and gums are clean and healthy. But what about the rest of your body? Many people only go to see their family physician once a year – and in reality, most visit the doctor’s office far more infrequently than …

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We all know that BPAs are bad. If you listen to the news, read magazines, or shop for food, you know Bisphenol A is something you want to avoid. But why is it so bad for us – and how can we keep it out of our systems? Here’s a quick overview of BPA and …

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These days, many doctors prescribe bone density drugs (bisphosphonates) as a way to prevent bone mass loss and counter the effects of osteoporosis. If you’re taking them for your own osteoporosis, be careful. And if you’re planning on having any dental work done, make sure to tell your dentist about them – they can affect …

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Last month, I talked about effective ways to search for a dentist online. Using Google and taking a look at their office website is a good start – and for some, it may be enough. However, if you’re looking for more in-depth information about a dentist’s approach, staff, expertise, etc., (or even if you just …

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Looking for a dentist? Fire up your laptop for access to all the information you need to make an informed decision. Unlike the yellow pages ads of yore, which basically just provided you with the dentist’s name and address, dental office websites and dental and medical rating sites are rich, info-packed resources that can answer …

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You’ve always wanted straighter teeth. You’ve been meaning to fix that chipped front tooth. You dream about having a whiter, more attractive smile. So what’s keeping you from having the great-looking teeth you deserve? People find all kinds of reasons to NOT improve their smile – and let me tell you, I’ve heard them all. …

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A straight white smile makes you feel young, vibrant and confident. Yet so many people hide smiles they’re not happy with. You don’t have to be ashamed of your smile – orthodontics can give you the straight teeth and the beautiful smile you’ve always wanted. These days, straightening a young person’s teeth is standard practice. …

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In 1998, Reader’s Digest published an article that detailed one reporter’s quest to “prove” that dentists in Canada are dishonest. He visited 28 dentists across the country, and asked them simply “What do I need to have done?” Not surprisingly, he got 28 different answers, ranging from suggestions for a simple cleaning to $10K worth …

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