Injuries to our teeth and gums can have harmful effects on the bone tissue and structures that support them. In turn, this damage can impact both the appearance and the
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Restoring Your Smile and Dental Health with Bone Grafting
posted: Jul. 27, 2021.
Injuries to our teeth and gums can have harmful effects on the bone tissue and structures that support them. In turn, this damage can impact both the appearance and the
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Clean Toothbrush/Healthy Toothbrush
posted: Jul. 20, 2021.
We’ve all learned a lot about keeping healthy lately. Thorough hand washing, disinfecting cell phones and keyboards, wiping down shopping carts and door handles—all these low-maintenance cleaning habits can have
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Five Easy Ways to Prevent Gum Disease
posted: Jul. 13, 2021.
Gum disease can be painful and lead to missing teeth if you don’t treat it properly. However, there are plenty of things you can do to lower your risk of
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Tell us about your summer!
posted: Jul. 06, 2021.
The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for the doctor and our team to ask our patients about their summer!
Whether you visited our nation’s capital,
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Happy Fourth of July!
posted: Jun. 29, 2021.
Happy Independence Day from the doctor and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we
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Relax with Sedation Dentistry
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.
the doctor and our team at CPID understand that many of our patients have a fear of dentistry. You may be concerned about experiencing pain from sensitive teeth or routine
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What is gingivitis, and how can I treat it?
posted: Jun. 15, 2021.
Gingivitis is an early stage of gum disease that results when bacteria in your mouth cause inflammation in your gums. This is a common condition, and you can treat it
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Age Doesn't Have to Stop You From Straightening Your Smile
posted: Nov. 18, 2020.
Cowboys wear Stetsons; ballerinas wear tutus; and teenagers wear…braces.At least that's the popular conception. In actuality, one in five orthodontic patients is an adult, a number that continues to Read more -
Too Old to Straighten Your Smile? Not If You're Like These A-List Celebrities
posted: Nov. 08, 2020.
If you're well past your teen years, you probably have several reasons for not straightening your crooked smile: the expense, the time and the embarrassment of being a 30-, Read more -
If You Thought the Last Century Was Amazing for Dental Care, Just Wait
posted: Oct. 29, 2020.
What a difference a hundred years can make—especially the last one hundred. In the early 20th Century, trains were the prime mode of cross-country transportation, electrical power was not Read more -
Your Dentist Could Help You Overcome Sleep Apnea
posted: Oct. 19, 2020.
A full night's sleep isn't a luxury—we all need it for a healthy mind and body. But 50-70 million people in the U.S. aren't getting enough sleep because of Read more -
A Little Daily Brushing and Flossing Can Add Up to a Lifetime of Healthy Teeth and Gums
posted: Oct. 09, 2020.
Little things add up. Like your three meals a day, which could total over 87,000 by the time you're eighty. If you average a full night's sleep every night, Read more -
Miley Cyrus's Little Secret: Straightening Her Smile With Lingual Braces
posted: Sep. 29, 2020.
Miley Cyrus's rise to fame began when she was cast in the Disney series Hannah Montana. She played the title character, Hannah Montana, a famous singing star hiding her Read more -
Smoking Increases Your Risk for Gum Disease
posted: Sep. 19, 2020.
There are important reasons not to smoke, like minimizing your risk for deadly diseases like heart disease or lung cancer. But here's another good reason: Smoking increases your risk Read more -
Want to Improve Your Athletic Performance? Try Tuning Up Your Dental Care
posted: Sep. 09, 2020.
After a long hiatus, school athletes are gearing up for another sports year. Given the pandemic, they may be modifying some of their usual habits and practices. But one Read more