Labor Day is upon us, and that means the non-official end to summer. Before the kids head back to school and temperatures start to cool down, this is your last
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Happy Labor Day!
posted: Aug. 29, 2023.
Labor Day is upon us, and that means the non-official end to summer. Before the kids head back to school and temperatures start to cool down, this is your last
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Shark Teeth
posted: Aug. 22, 2023.
It seems like sharks are everywhere these days—on land, sea, and air(waves). A halftime show meme gone viral. A week of summer TV devoted to our favorite apex predators. And
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Best Tips to Make Your Teeth Look Whiter
posted: Aug. 15, 2023.
Your teeth were once naturally white and bright. Wouldn't it be great to keep them that way all of your life? Unfortunately, everyday living can dim our smiles. Food, coffee,
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Mouthguard Q&A
posted: Aug. 08, 2023.
Today, the doctor and our team at Swansea Dental Associates thought we would talk about mouthguards, what they are, where to get them, and when to use them.
Q: What is
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The Dog Days of Summer
posted: Aug. 01, 2023.
Here we are in the middle of the hottest time of the year. Yes, it’s the dog days of summer. But, wait—just what are “the dog days of summer,” anyway?
The
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Implants: Why it's important to replace missing teeth
posted: Jul. 25, 2023.
The average adult has 32 teeth, a combination of molars, canines, and incisors. By middle age, however, most adults are missing at least one tooth due to an injury, decay,
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Oral Health Problems: An indicator of overall health problems?
posted: Jul. 18, 2023.
If you are like many people, you might think of your oral health as separate from your overall health. After all, most dental coverage plans are distinct from health care
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Teeth Grinding
posted: Jul. 11, 2023.
It might seem like you’ve gotten a great night’s sleep—but why aren’t you well rested? Worse, why are you waking up with:
A headache
Ringing in your ears or an earache
Pain in
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Happy Fourth of July
posted: Jul. 04, 2023.
Every year, Americans all over the world celebrate the birth of the country and its independence on the Fourth of July. There are countless ways that people celebrate and they
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Three Surprising Causes of Bad Breath
posted: Jun. 27, 2023.
Rumor has it that the Queen of England doesn’t allow garlic in the palace. And, even if you have no royal duties in the near future, it might be a
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Choosing the Dental Filling Option that's Best for You
posted: Jun. 20, 2023.
Did you know there are as many types of dental fillings as there are flavors of ice cream? Okay, maybe that’s an exaggeration. Still, when you visit the dentist with
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Ways to Prevent Oral Cancer
posted: Jun. 13, 2023.
According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, this form of cancer kills roughly one person an hour, every 24 hours. This means that nearly 10,000 people will die this year from
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June is National Smile Month: Show off your smile!
posted: Jun. 06, 2023.
The community health awareness group Oral Health America has reported that 82 percent of adults are unaware of the role that infectious bacteria can play in tooth decay or cavities,
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Root Canal FAQs
posted: May 30, 2023.
Most people hear the word root canal and panic. With today’s state of the art equipment and improved local anesthetic devices, and some knowledge, a root canal does not have
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Memorial Day
posted: May 23, 2023.
Memorial Day is not only a federal holiday in the United States, but it is a day of observance and remembrance of those who died in service. Originally known as
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Just What Is a Cavity, Anyway?
posted: May 16, 2023.
So you might be wondering, just what are cavities? How do we get them? What do they do to our teeth? How can we prevent them? Let’s talk!
Our teeth need
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