How many times have you told your kids to go brush their teeth and they disappear for about 12 seconds and come back and claim to have diligently brushed their teeth? Kids have a very different idea of “good job brushing” than adults. Here are a few tips to help your children follow more solid …
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Changes in our mouths and to our teeth can be alarming! Here are some details on when to seek a consult with your dentist. Canker sores are ulcers that occur inside the mouth and not on the lips. They are not contagious and can be triggered by many different causes. Typically they go away on …
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TMJ (temporomandibular joints) are the joints and jaw muscles which open and close your mouth. These help you chew and swallow and move your lower jaw side to side and forward and back. There are many things that can cause this system to fail from working properly, and cause you pain. The more common cause …
Fillings can last a long time, however, they do need to be replaced. If your fillings are starting to deteriorate, gap, or decay, it’s important to replace them. Untreated, these leave an opening into the roots, nerves and bone, which can lead to infection, nerve damage and bone disease. If replacing filling has been recommended, …
Technology is advancing in every aspect of our lives. It is certainly something we focus on here as your dental provider. However, a new provider to your area may have every shiny piece of equipment, and a state of the art office, but there is a huge value add to years of experience, training, skill, …
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Our busy lives often cause us to overlook anything that isn’t screaming for attention. This is very true about routine dental check up. Here are our best reasons to remember to book and keep your routine dental check ups at First Street Smiles! Disease Detection Early signs and diagnosis of any oral diseases is your …
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Did you know… That dentistry skills date as far back as 7000 BC? Researchers unearthed tools that resembled a type of drill used to remove enamel and treat rotting teeth
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