The time has come and you’re finally graduating, getting ready for a celebration that shows all your hard work and achievements! Congratulations! Graduations are exciting events, a transition time moving you on toward a new chapter in your life. Your graduation presents a wonderful opportunity to show your best smile, as family members and friends
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Our mouth and teeth play important roles in our bodies and serve vital functions. Not only do they help us tear and chew our food, but they aid digestion, help support our facial shape, and play a large part in our speech and in our overall health. However, there are some functions that teeth shouldn’t
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Thinking about getting your kids ready to go back to school after the long, fun summer can be challenging. However, there are a few things you can do to make the transition easier. Children and their parents are both much busier once the school year begins, so this is a great time to handle taking
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Occlusal Guards In order to protect teeth from the effects of grinding and clenching at night, My Plantation Dentist may suggest an occlusal guard, also known as a night guard. This dental device fits over the teeth and creates a barrier between the upper and lower teeth, preventing wear on the tooth enamel. Different guards
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The Latest Technology for the Early Detection of Oral Cancer Nearly fifty thousand Americans will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year and it will kill approximately one person every hour. The rate of death for oral cancer is even higher than that of other cancers including cervical, testes, thyroid, and endocrine among others. Therefore,
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When you’re expecting, dental health is an important consideration, not only for you, but for your new addition also. Ideally, you may want to make a dental appointment when you are planning your pregnancy in order to have your teeth professionally cleaned, your oral health examined, and any problems treated in advance. Your dentist will
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Having regular dental visits is one of the best things you can do for your child’s health. It’s important to find a child-friendly dentist who is great with your child, and it’s also good to know how to help your child have the most positive experience. Taking your child along to your and other family
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It’s almost summer and there are so many great benefits for children who play summer sports. Among these are the physical activity, social interaction, self-esteem building, along with encouragement of healthy eating habits and a check with the doctor and dentist before beginning. While exercise is good for every child’s health, it’s important to make
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What you eat and drink can make a difference in the condition of your teeth and gums, and a nutritious, well-balanced diet is vital for great dental health. When your diet lacks the proper nutrients, it may cause the tissues in your mouth to be less capable of fighting off infection and disease. Therefore, those
read moreWhen you burn your mouth the degree of damage can range in severity. Mouth burns are typically first-degree burns, and less commonly second-degree. Fortunately, the tissues in your mouth are some of the quickest to heal in your body and although it may be painful, healing should occur within a week. Your sense of taste
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