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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 -
Troubles with Cementum? Prevent ‘Em!
posted: Jul. 20, 2021.
Our teeth are a lot more complicated than they look. Beneath that shiny white surface is an entire system of different cell tissues working together to keep each tooth vital
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Electric Toothbrushes vs. Regular Toothbrushes
posted: Jul. 13, 2021.
Convertible or sedan? Downtown or suburbs? Electric or manual toothbrush? As life decisions go, it’s certainly not choosing your next car, or deciding where you want to live. But, even
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Focus on These 4 Oral Health Areas While Caring for an Older Family Member
posted: Jul. 12, 2021.
Millions of people are currently caring for an elderly family member. If that describes your family, then you know how overwhelming that responsibility can be at times. A part of Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Summer Dental Health? Get into the Swim of It!
posted: Jul. 06, 2021.
On a sizzling hot day, there’s not much that makes us happier than heading to the water for a quick swim, some gentle laps, or even a rousing game of
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Take These Immediate Actions to Save a Knocked-Out Tooth
posted: Jul. 02, 2021.
Accidents do happen, especially if you or a family member has an active lifestyle. One such risk, especially for someone playing a contact sport, is having a tooth knocked Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Fun Facts for the Fourth
posted: Jun. 29, 2021.
The Fourth of July is a great time to get together with friends and family members for BBQ, games, fireworks, and other celebrations in honor of our country’s independence. While
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Love your new smile? Tell us about it!
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.
At Elmwood Park Dental Center PC, we have been creating beautiful smiles for years. Whether you have visited the doctor and our team for a week or for your entire
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Other Factors Besides Hygiene Could Contribute to Gum Disease
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.
Periodontal (gum) disease is an infectious condition that if left untreated could lead to tooth loss. While gum disease is primarily caused by a thin layer of bacterial plaque Read moreCategory: Oral Health