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Root Canals: FAQs About Treatment That Can Save Your Tooth
While getting a root canal sounds scary, it’s actually a perfectly normal procedure. Dentists and endodontists perform millions of root canals every year. In fact, root canals can actually ease tooth pain and save your…
How to Repair Broken Dentures
If you wear dentures, it’s just as important for your oral health to keep your dentures clean and in good repair as it is for natural teeth. Dentures that are broken or that don’t fit…
Will Dentures Affect Your Speech?
We use our teeth for everything from chewing food to speaking. Many sounds in speech involve the teeth and the tongue’s placement in relation to them. For example, in the “th” of the word “the”,…
Do Dentures Cause Pain?
Some amount of pain with dentures can be perfectly normal. This is especially true when you first get your dentures and are still adjusting to wearing them. Even after you’ve had your dentures for a…
Study Links Higher Taste Function to Wisdom Teeth Extraction
Millions of people get their wisdom teeth removed every year for a variety of reasons. The purpose of the procedure can range from allowing more room in the mouth for your other teeth to preventing…
Can You Sleep With Dentures In?
When you first get dentures, it’s important to learn everything you need to know about how to clean and take care of them. This will not only help your dentures last longer but can also…
How Do You Clean Dentures?
Having good oral health is important whether you’re wearing dentures or not. It’s essential for anyone wearing dentures to keep their dentures clean. Keeping your dentures clean will also keep them in good condition for…
The Benefits of Getting Braces When You are Still Young
Most people in the United States get braces when they’re children, typically between the ages of 8 and 14. But why do so many people get braces at such a young age? What are the…
Eagle Harbor Dental Now Open on Fridays
We're happy to now be open on Fridays from 8am -1pm to better serve our patients. We hope this new addition to our office hours makes it easier or more convenient for you to book…
What Anesthesia Options Does a Dentist Offer?
Most visits to the dentist are normally just for a cleaning. However, sometimes you’ll need to go to the dentist for something more serious. In these cases, anesthesia may be required. But what kinds of…
Tips for Overcoming a Fear of the Dentist
No one looks forward to going to the dentist. For some people, however, it’s more than just a dislike of going to the dentist. Some people, many of whom had a bad experience with a…
Foods That Can Help Whiten Your Teeth
There’s a reason why so many people whiten their teeth. Whiter teeth look nice and for many people, the improvement to their smile also provides a boost of confidence. However, not all whiteners are good…
How to Teach Children to Brush Their Teeth
Having good brushing habits can help you retain healthy teeth throughout your life. It’s important to start those good habits early. No one automatically knows the right techniques for brushing their teeth. It’s vital that…
10 Brushing Habits to Avoid
Brushing your teeth is a great way to keep your teeth not just clean but also healthy. However, if you don’t brush the right way, you won’t get the oral health benefits of brushing. On…
How to Reduce the Risk of Cavities
No one likes to get a cavity. They’re painful and the damage from a cavity can eventually destroy an entire tooth. Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to reduce the risk that you’ll…
Everything You Need to Know About Tooth Sensitivity
Does eating hot or cold foods cause your teeth to hurt? Do you feel pain in your teeth after brushing or flossing? Do sweet or acidic foods make your teeth ache? If so, you may…