Teeth are incredibly strong. In fact, the enamel on your teeth is the hardest and most highly mineralized substance in the body! So why can your teeth still break despite this very durable substance? Well, like Superman, even something that seems indestructible has its kryptonite. A tooth chip, crack, or break can happen in several ways, …
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There are two kinds of people in this world, those who call their dentist right away when they experience oral pain, sensitivity, and toothaches and those that don’t and hope it goes away (I hate to say it, but it eventually does). This article will help explain why you should always be the kind of …
Gingivitis. We have all probably heard the word thrown around the dental office before, usually with a negative, unenthusiastic, undertone. But do you know what gingivitis is? In Latin it literally means: “gum inflammation”. Inflammation is defined as a localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes red, swollen,hot, and painful, especially as a …
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Kids and adults have a very different view of what “really good” brushing is. A lot of it has to do with dexterity in your child and being attentive to where they are brushing and for how long. If you watch your kids brush their teeth, they may brush 3-4 teeth in the front and their tongue for 10 …
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My kids are extremely independent and it’s tough to get them to accept that they are just little kids and can’t do all the things adults do. Tooth brushing is one definite thing that most kids under age of 8 should not be doing alone. My test for all parents is to consider this: Would …
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Dry mouth. The symptoms of the condition are right in the name. But what exactly is dry mouth? Why is it such a big deal to dentists? What causes it? What are the risks? How can it be managed? And why is everyone making such a big deal about saliva? Dry mouth occurs when there …
Dentists have a unique professional obligations to their patients–to help teach them to NOT need the services dentists can provide (like fillings and crowns). The word doctor is derived from the Latin word “docere” meaning to teach. Dentists, like Dr. Argersinger, and his staff take this seriously and work daily with individual patients to help …
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