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Four Ways to Destroy a Healthy Smile

There are some people that like the color yellow. After all, yellow is the color of daffodils, honey, and the sun. But even if you are a fan of the color and do all of your decorating in yellow, it’s probably not the color you want your smile to be. In fact, yellow teeth are

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Common Medication-Related Oral Health Issues

Did you know that there are some serious side-effects from medications that can impact your oral health? Be sure to tell your dentist what medications you take to offset the effects they cause. Dry Mouth – Many common medications prescribed to treat colds, allergies, anxiety, depression, and high blood pressure have dry mouth as a side

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Understand the Foods That Stain Your Teeth

There are many foods that can stain your teeth. In fact, there are many drinks that can stain your teeth too! Keeping your smile white and bright is essential for many in their personal and professional life. Our dentists, Dr. Dilip Dudhat, cares about your smile. That is why our team at American Dental Associates

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Why A Smile Makeover Can Dramatically Change Your Life

  What is the most powerful and profound facial expression of all time? The one expression that transcends all cultures while simultaneously bringing positivity to yourself and those around you. It’s the humble Smile! Even though there are drastic differences between the many cultures around the world, psychologists have discovered that the smile transcends them

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Are You Going to Need Dentures?

Did you know that this year in the United States alone, the number of adults expected to be wearing dentures is a whopping 37.9 million? That’s about 4.3 million more people than just 30 years ago! So, you’re not alone if you think you may be headed down that path. Even people that take great

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How Oral Health Impacts Your Overall General Health

From a very young age, we have been trained to brush and floss our teeth at least two times a day.  There also arose the tradition that if we behaved well and followed our parents’ instructions, then we would receive some type of reward.  On the other hand, if we failed to do that, then

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Why Do My Gums Hurt When I Brush My Teeth?

From lifestyle to bristle type, there are a number of reasons why your gums might feel sore or swollen while brushing your teeth. Common causes include: Brushing Incorrectly As dental professionals, we encourage brushing twice a day, but to reap the benefits of good oral hygiene it needs to be done correctly. This means using

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Bonding vs. Veneers

A great smile makes for more than a pretty picture. It can lead to increased confidence, higher self-esteem, even improved energy and mood!  With today’s dental advances, almost anyone can enhance their smile. Below we break down two of the most widely used cosmetic procedures – dental bonding and veneers.  In general, bonding is typically the choice

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Avoid These 5 Foods & Drinks to Protect Your Gums

When it comes to diet and dental health, most people think of sugar first; even kids know that “sugar rots your teeth.” But, when it comes to periodontal disease and gum health, there’s a lesser known villain – inflammation. The bacteria in plaque triggers an inflammatory response that leads to gum disease. With early stage periodontal

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Teeth Cleanings : Routine vs. Deep Clean

You know regular dental cleanings are an essential part of maintaining good oral hygiene, but did you know there are different levels of cleaning? Routine dental cleanings focus on teeth at and above the gum line. These non-invasive cleanings are recommended for most patients every six months and play a critical role in maintaining good oral

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