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Are you a tooth grinder?
Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 10, 2023.

Perhaps you had a particularly irritating commute home from work, and you realize at the end that your jaw was clenched tight the entire time. Or maybe you grind your Read more
Year-End Insurance Reminder
Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 03, 2023.

the doctor, as well as our team at Swansea Dental Associates, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of the Read more
HPV and Oral Cancer
Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 26, 2023.

HPV, or human papillomavirus, is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the country. There are over 100 strains of HPV, and, while most of these infections leave our systems Read more
What to do about Dry Mouth
Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 19, 2023.

Xerostomia, commonly known as dry mouth, is a condition in which the salivary glands in the mouth don’t produce enough saliva. Saliva keeps the mouth moist and cleanses it of Read more
Digital X-rays
Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 12, 2023.

X-rays are a vital diagnostic tool for any dental professional. X-rays help your endodontist perform a root canal, your orthodontist check the position of a tooth’s root, your oral surgeon Read more
Some Benefits to Giving Your Smile an Extra Boost
Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 05, 2023.

For many individuals, autumn brings with it a number of new beginnings. Fall is the time that many people return to school, get back to the daily grind after an Read more
Happy Labor Day!
Author: Anonymous 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 Read more
Shark Teeth
Author: Anonymous 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 Read more
Best Tips to Make Your Teeth Look Whiter
Author: Anonymous 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, Read more
Mouthguard Q&A
Author: Anonymous 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 Read more
The Dog Days of Summer
Author: Anonymous 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 Read more
Implants: Why it's important to replace missing teeth
Author: Anonymous 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, Read more
Oral Health Problems: An indicator of overall health problems?
Author: Anonymous 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 Read more
Teeth Grinding
Author: Anonymous 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 Read more
Happy Fourth of July
Author: Anonymous 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 Read more
Three Surprising Causes of Bad Breath
Author: Anonymous 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 Read more