As dentists, we’re always stressing about how important it is to brush, floss, and see a dentist regularly. But it’s not just practicing good hygiene and seeing a dentist that make for great dental health. It’s also the food in your fridge, what you put on your plate, and what you drink to wash it
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Breath mint? Take a hint. Someone’s subtly telling you your breath stinks — time to do something about it. Bad breath is a million dollar industry. Gum, mints, mouthwashes line the shelves with the sole purpose of flavoring your breath in hopes it smells better. But as any dentist will tell you, these are only
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How do you stop tooth decay in children? As dentists, we get it: You wish your kids came with an owner’s manual. There’s so much you need to know and do to safeguard their health. And it helps to start when they’re young: By encouraging healthy dental care now, you set them up for
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Run your tongue over the back of your mouth. It’s a canyon of crevices, ridges, and grooves — tiny deep pits and fissures that can trap food and cavity-causing bacteria. These pockets are difficult to reach with a toothbrush. And that makes them fertile cavity canyons where tooth decay can run rampant. Those back
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Who doesn’t love a fine glass of wine after a long hard day? Get between me and my morning coffee, I’ll kill you. If you smoke, the damage to your teeth can be obvious — and the stains may last long after you quit. Life happens. Between coffee, wine, and cigarettes, our lifestyles can stain
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As dentists, we treat a lot of seniors. Some of them are grandparents we treated when they were younger parents — we now treat their grown-up children and their grandchildren too. That’s what it means to be a family dentist of multi-generations: You get to watch the Cleveland community grow and age, but the smiles
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To floss or not to floss? Of course, you should floss — and not just because your dentist says so. Flossing reaches surfaces of your teeth a toothbrush cannot. It protects your gums from gum disease, cavities, and tartar buildup. But how do you follow through on your flossing goals? As dentists, we know you
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Trick or treat! If your house is anything like ours, Halloween is a battleground — trick or treaters horde buckets of candy like Viking loot. Here’s a dirty little secret: We actually love Halloween! But as dentists, what we don’t love is the sugar — and for good reason. Too much sugar is terrible for
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Something is wrong in your mouth — maybe. Perhaps you’ve cracked or broken a filling. Maybe you feel tooth crown pain. Or perhaps something with your teeth just doesn’t feel right. Do you have a dental emergency? Perhaps you’re even wondering: What exactly is a dental emergency? What is a Dental Emergency?
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Your family depends on dental insurance. It helps control costs and makes it possible for your family to afford the dental care you need. While dental insurance makes your family’s dental needs manageable and affordable, you likely pay for it — either through your employer or out of pocket through the Health Insurance Marketplace set
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