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How many times a day should I floss?
posted: Nov. 30, 2021.
Flossing is one of the most important parts of your oral care routine. Many patients know they need to do it but find it difficult to fit into their busy
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Thanksgiving Trivia
posted: Nov. 23, 2021.
At Robert West we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit smarter at
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Cigarettes & Your Teeth
posted: Nov. 19, 2021.
If you've been a cigarette smoker for a while or smoked in the past, you probably don't need anyone to tell you that cigarettes can stain your teeth. Fortunately "cigarette Read more -
Improve your oral health with xylitol!
posted: Nov. 16, 2021.
Xylitol tastes sweet, but unlike sugar, it is not converted to acid that can cause your teeth to decay. It’s a naturally occurring sweetener found in plants, fruits, and vegetables;
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Planning Your Vegetarian Diet with Your Oral Health in Mind
posted: Nov. 09, 2021.
If you’ve been following a vegetarian or vegan diet, you know that there’s much more to living a healthy life than simply avoiding meat products. Making sure your diet includes
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Getting Ready for Winter
posted: Nov. 02, 2021.
Winter Is Coming.
Okay, that sounded a lot more dramatic in a popular fantasy series. But here in the real world, winter is coming as well, so let’s look at some
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Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!
posted: Oct. 26, 2021.
All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over
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The Safety of Dental X-Rays
posted: Oct. 19, 2021.
An article was released to the public stating that dental X-rays contribute to a type of brain cancer. After reading an article like this, your first thought may be to
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What is a cavity?
posted: Oct. 12, 2021.
Cavities are the reason why most people fear going to the dentist. But they’re also the reason you should be visiting the doctor on a regular basis.
Specifically, cavities are the
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How Implants Support Dentures
posted: Oct. 12, 2021.
There are full and partial dentures available depending on how many of your teeth are missing. A common complaint with traditional dentures is shifting and denture adhesive only reinforces them temporarily. Read more -
Solutions for Congenitally Missing Teeth
posted: Oct. 11, 2021.
You may notice that your child is missing a tooth, or two, and not know why it's happening. The developmental stage for your child is a pivotal one, and it's Read more -
October is National Dental Hygiene Month: A simple oral health routine for your busy lifestyle
posted: Oct. 05, 2021.
Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around
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Understanding Cavities
posted: Sep. 28, 2021.
Getting a cavity seems like delayed punishment for eating that special dessert every weekend or for the few days you forgot to floss. When you are doing everything right with
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Navigating the World of Dental Insurance Terminology
posted: Sep. 21, 2021.
Unless you work for an insurance company, you probably do not spend a lot of your time studying all the terminology that dental insurance companies use to describe the treatments
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The Five Most Common Reasons for Emergency Visits
posted: Sep. 14, 2021.
An emergency usually evokes panic, and for good reason. Emergencies don’t discriminate when it comes to time or place. They’ll happen during your vacation, at home, while you’re shopping for
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Football Season? Practice Dental Defense
posted: Sep. 07, 2021.
It’s finally football season, and whether you’re on the field, at the game, or watching at home with friends, it’s time to work on some defensive dental strategies.
Taking the Field
If
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