If you suffer from sensitive teeth, you already know the frustration of having a type of pain that is hard to deal with. Because tooth sensitivity is sometimes unpredictable, you
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What to do about Sensitive Teeth
posted: Sep. 21, 2021.
If you suffer from sensitive teeth, you already know the frustration of having a type of pain that is hard to deal with. Because tooth sensitivity is sometimes unpredictable, you
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4 Reasons to Consider Dental Implants
posted: Sep. 21, 2021.
Along with fessing up to cherry tree surgery and tossing silver dollars across the Potomac River, George Washington is also famously known for wearing wooden dentures. Although we can't Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Tooth Worms? The History of Cavities and Tooth Fillings
posted: Sep. 14, 2021.
Scientists have discovered tooth decay in specimens that are more than 15,000 years old. The ancients once thought that cavities were caused by something called “tooth worms” … Eew! They
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Temporary Smiles for Teens Waiting on Dental Implants
posted: Sep. 11, 2021.
Here's some good news: Teenagers are less likely than adults to lose teeth to dental disease. But there's also a flip side. Teens can still lose teeth, more likely Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Some Benefits to Giving Your Smile an Extra Boost
posted: Sep. 07, 2021.
For many individuals, autumn brings with it a number of new beginnings. Fall is the time that many people return to school, get back to the daily grind after an
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How George Clooney Made Over His Smile and How You Can Too
posted: Sep. 01, 2021.
Since his breakout role as Dr. Doug Ross in the 90's TV drama ER, George Clooney has enjoyed a blockbuster career as an award-winning actor, director and producer. He's Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Happy Labor Day!
posted: Aug. 31, 2021.
Labor Day is upon us, and that means the non-official end to summer. Before the kids head back to school and temperatures start to cool down, this is your last
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Is a Lost Tooth a Lost Cause?
posted: Aug. 24, 2021.
We’re used to seeing athletes wearing mouthguards at practice or play, because dental trauma is one of the most common (and predictable) sports injuries. But it’s not just athletes who
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Get a Handle on Stress-Related Tooth Grinding to Stop Tooth Damage
posted: Aug. 22, 2021.
Modern life can be demanding. The body helps us rise to the occasion through responses we collectively call stress. But while stress can be a good thing, it can also Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Pediatric Dental Emergency Know-How
posted: Aug. 17, 2021.
Parents are usually expert at taking care of their children’s injuries. You know how to disinfect a cut, soothe a bump on the head, and apply a bandage faster than
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Chronic Dry Mouth Is More Serious Than an Unpleasant Feeling
posted: Aug. 12, 2021.
It's normal to have occasional mouth dryness—that "cotton mouth" feeling when you first wake up or after eating a spicy meal. It soon dissipates, though, leaving you no worse Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Natural Ways to Soothe a Toothache
posted: Aug. 10, 2021.
Toothaches can come in many different forms, but no matter which, they’re always uncomfortable. the doctor and our team want you to know there are simple ways to cure this
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Hot Day? Three Drinks to Leave Home When You’re Packing the Cooler
posted: Aug. 03, 2021.
Whew! It’s a hot one! And whenever the temperature soars, you need to stay hydrated, especially when you’re outside or exercising. But all cold drinks aren’t equal when it comes
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You Can Have a Successful Implant Outcome if Your Diabetes is Under Control
posted: Aug. 02, 2021.
Around one in ten U.S. adults have diabetes, a metabolic disease that can disrupt other aspects of a person's health like wound healing and vision. It could also cause Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Energy Drinks and Dental Health
posted: Jul. 27, 2021.
Are energy drinks bad for your teeth? Many of our patients at Elmwood Park Dental Center PC ask us this question, so here’s the scoop.
Energy drinks have been on the
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Jimmy Fallon's Daughter Loses a Tooth on National Television
posted: Jul. 23, 2021.
Even though coronavirus lockdowns have prevented TV hosts from taping live shows, they're still giving us something to watch via virtual interviews. In the process, we're given occasional glimpses Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures