Your oral microbiome may be more important than genetics regarding whether or not you’ll develop periodontitis. Periodontitis is an intense infection of the gums that can cause tooth loss. This bacterial infection causes the supporting structures that hold the teeth in place to become weak [...]

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Do you hate the sound of a dental drill? Does the pain that comes from traditional dental drilling leave you running for anesthesia? Are you tired of being pricked by needles of novocaine? Well, say hello to Solea, the pain-free dental laser that replaces the traditional dental drill.  [...]

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At some point in most people’s lives their third set of molars - or wisdom teeth - will erupt through their gums and be visible by the human eye. Another set of teeth, all the better to eat with, right? Well, not exactly. That extra pair of molars on your top and bottom jaw can wreak havoc on[...]

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Walk down the toothbrush aisle and you’ll be bombarded by a vast array of options. From hard to soft and electric to manual there are many things to consider. And all the companies out there don’t make it easier on you. Here are a few things to consider when picking out your next [...]

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You just woke up. The sun has barely begun to shine. You make your way to the bathroom to brush your teeth. After loading up your toothbrush you get to work going back and forth over your teeth - front, back, sides, repeat. But how long do you really stand there brushing your teeth? 30 seconds?[...]

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