Conspiracy theories are everywhere these days. But as dentists, you know the one that really gets our goat? The idea that fluoride treatment is some kind of government-sponsored tranquilizer out to turn America’s citizens into zombies. Huh? Yes, there are people who really do peddle this one — several others.
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Removable dentures are a pain — they fit poorly. They’re wobbly and often come out of place when you chew. This can take the pleasure out of eating: It’s not as easy as it once was, nor as enjoyable. And that’s too bad because eating should be one of our great joys in life,
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We’re back! We missed you and your beautiful smile. Following Gov. Mike DeWine’s guidelines, we reopened our offices to all patients May 1. We couldn’t be happier!
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Without a doubt, the COVID-19 crisis is an exceptionally difficult time for us all. We’re doing our best to take care of ourselves. We hope you and your family stay healthy and safe.
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The COVID-19 crisis is a challenging and difficult time for all of us. But the better we practice social distancing, the healthier and safer we’ll be — and the sooner this will be all over.
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Bigfoot. Nessie. Stress-free parenting. So many myths, so little time. (That’s actually a myth too — time is infinite; it’s our container that’s small.) And when it comes to dental care, there are plenty of myths too. When patients come into our dental office in Middleburg Heights, we like to set the record straight. Because
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It’s the weekend. Maybe you’re dining out or relaxing with friends. You enjoy a glass of wine or two (or three if there’s karaoke). And your smile starts to look like the rim of your glass — slightly but all too noticeably stained. Drink wine often enough — those wine stains can become permanent overtime.
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Dry mouth can be a sign you need to drink water — you’re thirsty. But too much dry mouth increases your risk for gum disease and tooth decay. This condition can also be a side effect of certain medications. While you should not stop taking your medication, do your best to avoid dry mouth.
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Do you or your child play a sport? Do you use a mouthguard? You probably should. They protect your teeth — and could save you thousands of dollars in emergency dental costs.
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It’s never a good feeling. You bite down on a piece of hard food and suddenly realize there’s something in your mouth that’s not food at all. It feels like a rock, like a small pebble — and you know you’ve chipped a tooth. What do you do now?
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