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What exactly is tinnitus?
posted: Sep. 17, 2024.
It’s estimated that about one in every five people is affected by tinnitus, which is a ringing or noise in the ears. But tinnitus isn’t a condition in itself; it’s
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What happens if I don’t have my wisdom teeth removed?
posted: Sep. 10, 2024.
One of the things the doctor and our team at Heritage Grove Family Dental monitor during your dental appointments is the growth of your wisdom teeth, or third molars. Third
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What was your favorite part of summer?
posted: Sep. 03, 2024.
It's the end of summer, and fall is just around the corner. Soon the temperatures will cool down, the leaves will start to change, and the doctor and our team
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What did the first dentures look like?
posted: Aug. 27, 2024.
Remember hearing about George Washington and his wooden choppers? Not his tools for cutting down cherry trees, but his false teeth.
Actually, George’s teeth were made of ivory but were so
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Five Easy Ways to Prevent Gum Disease
posted: Aug. 20, 2024.
Gum disease can be painful and lead to missing teeth if you don’t treat it properly. However, there are plenty of things you can do to lower your risk of
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Teens and Gum Disease
posted: Aug. 13, 2024.
You have a lot going on. School. Sports. Activities. Family. Friends. Teens lead busy lives and have busy schedules, so you need to budget your time and energy. One thing
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The Perks of Dairy
posted: Aug. 06, 2024.
We all remember hearing this: “Finish your milk, it’s good for your bones!” If you have kids of your own now, you may catch yourself repeating many of the things
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The Purpose of a Dental Crown
posted: Jul. 30, 2024.
A dental crown, otherwise known as a cap, covers an infected tooth and can vary in function, depending on the position of the tooth. Crowns cover all the visible parts
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Digital X-rays
posted: Jul. 23, 2024.
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
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Pros and Cons of Veneers
posted: Jul. 16, 2024.
You might have a small chip in a tooth from an unfortunate encounter with peanut brittle, or even several chips from a touch football game that got a little out
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Oral Health Concerns for Infants
posted: Jul. 09, 2024.
Because babies’ teeth don’t appear until around six to eight months of age, it’s a natural misconception that they don’t need dental care. But the steps you take as the
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Don’t let a dental emergency ruin your summer vacation!
posted: Jul. 02, 2024.
For many of our patients at Heritage Grove Family Dental, summer means a season of relaxation, vacation, and outdoor fun and activities. While you can’t take a vacation from dental
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Tooth Discoloration: Common causes and what you can do to stop it
posted: Jun. 25, 2024.
Looking back at childhood photos, you may notice picture after picture of yourself with a mouthful of shiny white teeth. When you look in the mirror today, you wonder what
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The Consequences of Sports and Energy Drinks
posted: Jun. 18, 2024.
They’re refreshing and tasty. They’re easy to find and pretty cheap. They help us get through a long day or a long workout. They’re everywhere.
We know it’s hard to say
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Alleviate Tooth Sensitivity
posted: Jun. 11, 2024.
If a sip of ice water, spoonful of ice cream, or piping hot latte is enough to send shivers up your spine from tooth sensitivity, be assured you are not
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Water Features
posted: Jun. 04, 2024.
Heading for the beach! Hiking to the lake! Keeping cool with a tall, frosty glass of ice water in a foreign bistro, or taking a refreshing gulp from the fountain
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