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Your gums mirror the health of your teeth.  How do you know your teeth are healthy? It’s possible for tooth decay to fester for a while before you even feel it. One of the best indications are your gums. Healthy gums and healthy teeth go hand in hand.  But what do healthy gums look like?…

Best Summer Break Boredom Busters From Metro East Dental Care Believe it or not, the “Mom/Dad, I’m bored” season — more commonly referred to as summer break — is over before you know it. Where the time goes, we have no idea. You’ve probably already had a couple of picnics, or maybe even hosted a…

Baby’s First Dental Visit Parents of young children often have many questions about what to expect at their child’s first dental visit. It’s also quite common for parents to worry about how their child will behave at their first appointment. Parents often wonder, Will my child open their mouth for the dentist? or Will my…

You Can Get Your Child Excited About Visiting the Dentist As a parent, you know how important it is to set a healthy, strong foundation for your little one. From the foods they eat to their nighttime routine, the habits they learn at an early age can help them develop and grow. As your trusted dental…

Turning back the clock on your oral health. Have you ever wished that you could turn back the clock? Most of us probably have at least once in our lives—to be kind when someone needed it, make a different choice in a crucial moment, even simply to throw out that questionable takeout in the fridge…

Tooth extractions can be the key to restoring your oral health. When it comes right down to it, we need our teeth. They carry out a wide range of essential tasks every day, so they’re protected by the hardest biological material on earth—tooth enamel—and designed to last a lifetime. That’s a long time, though, and…

Tooth pain is your body’s signal that something is not right. Is your body trying to tell you something? Around the clock, your systems send internal messages that let you know when it’s time to wake up, eat a meal, or take a break. Could those symptoms of tooth pain also be signaling that it’s…

Create a new summertime routine. The temperatures are slowly creeping up, and the days are getting longer. This can only mean one thing: spring is here, and summer is right around the corner! While summer vacation is a welcome reprieve, it can also leave you scrambling to find a new routine. Without the familiar structure…

Dental implants can restore your smile. Are you missing one or more teeth? If so, your dentist may recommend dental implants. This is a type of restorative dental treatment that can replicate your natural teeth, rejuvenate your smile, and help you chew and speak more comfortably. If you’re considering this option, it’s important to understand…

Protect your oral health after tooth loss. By the time the average American turns 50, they will have lost 12 permanent teeth, including their wisdom teeth. Cavities, gum disease, and injury are the most common culprits. Losing a tooth can be a painful experience, especially if it leads to other issues like shifting teeth and bone…

Dental implants serve as a critical solution for patients that need the root of a missing tooth replaced. Implants can help preserve and protect your jaw bone. Further, dental implants function like a natural tooth, are secure in your mouth, and can last a lifetime. Unfortunately, though it is a rare situation, a failed dental…

If you have experienced adult tooth loss, you know that not only can it be a painful experience, but it can have quite a negative effect on your self-confidence too. Tooth loss is not all that uncommon, however. Whether it be due to dental trauma, gum disease, or otherwise, you know that you want to…