Created on June 30, 2016
Your tooth alignment is an important component of your dental health and may even affect your overall health. The common name for tooth alignment is “bite,” with occlusion being the more technical term. If your bite is off it can cause problems. This is called malocclusion – a common cause of tooth pain, jaw pain […]
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Created on June 15, 2016
If you are one of the millions of people who cringe at the very thought of a visit to the dentist…for whatever reason…relax. At Taylor Street Dental, we specialize in calming your fear and anxiety with Relaxation Sedation Dentistry – the use of medication to relax our patients during dental procedures. Nitrous oxide – inhaled […]
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Created on May 30, 2016
If you are missing one or more of your teeth, chances are you aren’t smiling much. Sometimes, teeth are lost due to an accident or a sports injury. In rare cases, teeth are absent at birth. It’s more common, however, that teeth are lost because of a lifetime of poor dental habits which result in […]
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Created on May 15, 2016
Dental bonding may be just the ticket if you’re looking for a less expensive but proven cosmetic dental procedure. Bonding uses a tooth-colored composite resin to improve the appearance of a chipped or dark tooth, close gaps between teeth, or change the shape of a mis-shapen tooth. Bonding is also a great alternative to silver […]
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Created on April 30, 2016
Brushing and flossing twice a day is the number one, absolutely sure fire way to prevent cavities and periodontal disease. You may be brushing but are you flossing? After years of education about the benefits of flossing, many people still do not floss. Whitening and bleaching are popular, along with straightening and veneers. There are […]
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Created on April 15, 2016
It’s spring…a perfect time to consider adding these five tips to your dental care to-do-list and get yourself ready to welcome summer with a sunny, bright, happy smile: Clean your tongue. If you haven’t tried using a tongue scraper, you definitely should. A tongue scraper is the best way to rid your tongue of bacteria […]
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