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Your options for a full mouth restoration.

Considering Full Mouth Restoration? 5 Things to Know About Dental Implants

Why Implants Are Ideal for Full Mouth Restoration Millions of adults across the United States face the challenge of missing teeth, often feeling self-conscious or hindered by the limitations it imposes on their daily lives. However, the strides made in dental technology have paved the way for revolutionary solutions, allowing anyone to regain a natural…
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Veneers vs. Invisalign

Veneers vs. Invisalign: Choosing the right cosmetic solution for you.

Choose Your Path To a Dazzling Smile When you want a “Hollywood smile,” you can choose from many cosmetic dentistry options. But for many patients, it comes down to veneers vs. Invisalign. Both options provide a solution to correct your teeth and improve your smile. However, they work in dramatically different ways.  Whether your treatment…
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Signs of a toothache.

Silent Signals: Recognizing 5 Symptoms of Toothache and How to Seek Relief

Have you ever experienced a toothache? If so, you know how agonizing it can be. It toys with your ability to eat, sleep, stay focused at work, and just about anything it is that you want to accomplish. And if you’re dealing with a toothache right now, we know that you want nothing more than…
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Managing jaw pain for kids.

TMJ Troubles in Little Ones: How to Identify and Manage Jaw Pain in Kids

Hey there, parents! If you’ve noticed your little one complaining about jaw pain or discomfort, you’re not alone. TMJ issues in children are more common than you might think. In fact, they affect anywhere from 20% to 60% of kids and adolescents. Plus, girls tend to experience these problems more often than boys. In this…
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Benefits of dental implants.

5 Psychological Benefits of Dental Implants

Smile confidently again with dental implants. A confident smile is not just about aesthetics. Did you know that the World Health Organization estimates nearly 7% of people 20 and older suffer from complete tooth loss? For those 60 and older, this percentage rises to 23%. Losing teeth isn’t just a physical issue; it can also…
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Get a smile makeover for the new year.

New Year, New Smile: 5 Reasons to Add a Smile Makeover to Your New Year’s Resolutions

New Year—New, Confident You When a new year begins creeping up, it’s time to break out the resolutions. Perhaps you want to get in shape. Maybe your ultimate goal is to get that promotion or get a new job altogether. More often than not, New Year’s resolutions have one thing in common—they’re usually about bettering…
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Preventing gum disease.

Preventing Gum Disease: 6 Tips for a Lifetime of Healthy Gums

The Brutal Gum Disease Red, swollen, bleeding gums, toothaches, jaw pain, and even tooth loss. Gum disease can be brutal, going undetected for quite some time before making lasting changes to a person’s smile. But don’t panic! Gum disease can be prevented and sometimes even reversed. What is gum disease? Periodontal disease, more commonly called…
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Restorative dentistry enhances your life.

Grateful Smiles: How Restorative Dentistry Enhances Quality of Life

When you think of it, our smiles (and mouths) go through a lot of wear and tear in life. From eating to speaking and even those things we shouldn’t use our mouths for (please don’t use those pearly whites as tools!), you use your mouth all day, every day. So, it should come as no…
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Neuromuscular dentistry could help your jaw.

What is Neuromuscular Dentistry and Why Should You Care?

Most of us have heard of general dentistry and restorative dentistry. However, the term “neuromuscular dentistry” is unfamiliar to many. You’ve probably heard the term “temporomandibular disorder” (TMJ or TMD), as they affect between 5% and 12% of the population. This approach to dentistry can be surprisingly beneficial as the goal is to help relax…
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Straight teeth with Invisalign.

Invisalign: Your Clear Path to a Straight, Happy & Confident Smile

When you have misaligned or crowded teeth, you can lose confidence in your smile. However, there is a way to get the smile you’ve always wanted. With the technological advancements in dentistry, you no longer have to live with an imperfect smile or wear brackets and wires to straighten your teeth. Instead, you have options…
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Halloween candy survival guide.

The Halloween Candy Survival Guide: 8 Tips to Protect Your Teeth This Spooky Season

How to enjoy Halloween while still maintaining good oral health. There are many reasons to be excited for fall, with things like harvest festivals, cooler weather, and the beautiful changing scenery providing a warm welcome to the season. But there’s perhaps nothing more exciting than Halloween. A favorite holiday for many, it’s a time for…
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Restorative dentistry saves teeth.

A Second Chance for Your Teeth: The Power of Restorative Dentistry

Saving Smiles With Restorative Care  Welcome to the exciting realm of restorative dentistry! If you’ve ever wondered, “What are dental implants?” or “Can a cracked tooth be saved?” you’ve come to the right place. Our Saint Joseph dental clinic is renowned for granting smiles a second shot at life with restorative care. This form of…
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