Dental Trends
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Oral Health Risks of Vaping
Vaping is a popular term for smoking an e-cigarette or vaporizing marijuana. According to the CDC, the liquid used in vapes “can contain nicotine, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabinoid (CBD) oils, and other substances and additives.” … Read More
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Abscesses: Can toothaches become deadly?
Our oral health is so connected to our overall health, problems like tooth abscesses can become life or death situations. An abscess in a tooth is caused by untreated tooth decay, periodontal (gum) disease, or … Read More
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How Silver Diamine Fluoride Can Protect Your Teeth
*Updated January 2024 Did you know that Delta Dental of Wisconsin offers silver diamine fluoride coverage with most plans? It’s pretty common not to know the ins and outs of silver diamine fluoride, so we’ve … Read More
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What E-Cigarettes Do to Your Tooth’s Surface
News around the harmful effects of e-cigarettes and “vaping” is growing. In addition to damaging the lungs and heart, electronic cigarette smoking has also been found to increase the risk of dental cavities. The side … Read More
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How to Get Healthy White Teeth Naturally
Sometimes our pearly whites can become pearly off-whites or even yellow. Tooth discoloration can happen to anyone, but there are certain habits that can increase our chances. There are lots of products on the market … Read More
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Erythritol: A Sweet Substitute for Sugar
You may have seen it as an ingredient in your gum or guilt-free ice cream, but what is erythritol sweetener? This scientifically named substance is sugar alcohol used as an additive in food.
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Is Activated Charcoal Safe for your Smile?
*Updated February 2023 The teeth whitening trend has turned black, thanks to activated charcoal. Between brushes and pastes, brands are have marketed charcoal as a miracle mouth product. But does the black powder actually make … Read More
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How the 3D Industry is Innovating Dentistry
How many times have you been to the dentist’s office and had to bite down on what feels like wax to get an imprint? What about visiting the orthodontist only to endure a mouth full … Read More
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Smartphone Selfies May Help You Brush Better
Of the 6 billion people on the planet, 4.8 billion have a cell phone, while only 4.2 billion own a toothbrush. If you own both (and we hope you do), recent research tells us these 2 … Read More