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Beyond Brushing: What Else You Can Do to Keep Your Teeth Healthy

Beyond Brushing: What Else You Can Do to Keep Your Teeth Healthy

March 20, 2018 By Dr. Briana Oller Leave a Comment

We all know the importance of brushing your teeth to keep them healthy, but that’s just the beginning. If you’ve ever wondered what else you can do to keep your teeth healthy and happy, we’ve got a few tips for you: Brush Your Gums and Your Tongue Too many people focus on brushing their teeth and forget about their gums… Read More

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Taking Care of Your Teeth During and After Illness

Taking Care of Your Teeth During and After Illness

February 19, 2018 By Dr. Briana Oller Leave a Comment

This is one of the worst flu seasons we’ve had in almost a decade and it’s not over yet. But while we’re all trying to stay healthy, it’s important not to forget about our oral health. Not only is keeping our mouth clean and healthy one of the best ways to prevent getting sick, it can also be instrumental to… Read More

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Are Your Teeth Part of Your Health Goals for This Year?

Are Your Teeth Part of Your Health Goals for This Year?

January 22, 2018 By Dr. Briana Oller Leave a Comment

Tis the season for resolutions. Among the many goals people have for themselves this time of year are health goals. While it’s common for people to vow to eat healthier and exercise more in the new year, not everyone remembers to include oral care in their yearly health goals. If you haven’t already considered your oral health goals for 2018,… Read More

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How Stress Affects Your Teeth

How Stress Affects Your Teeth

December 8, 2017 By Dr. Briana Oller Leave a Comment

Stress affects every aspect of our lives. Not just our mood, but all aspects of our health, including our oral health. Here are some ways suffering with excessive stress can affect your teeth: Bruxism Probably the biggest impact stress has on your teeth is bruxism, or grinding your teeth at night when you sleep. Most people are not aware they’re… Read More

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3 Ways to Keep Your Smile Bright During the Holidays

3 Ways to Keep Your Smile Bright During the Holidays

November 16, 2017 By Dr. Briana Oller Leave a Comment

The holidays are a dangerous time of year for our teeth. Not only are we surrounded by sugary sweets, but it can also be a stressful time of year when many of us are running low on time, and when that happens, selfcare (including dentalcare) is usually one of the first things to go. Here are three tips to help… Read More

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Professional Teeth Whitening vs. Home Remedies: The Pros and Cons

Professional Teeth Whitening vs. Home Remedies: The Pros and Cons

October 13, 2017 By Dr. Briana Oller Leave a Comment

While there are whitening kits you can buy from your dentist or at the drug store, these are not the same as getting professional teeth whitening, and they’re not as effective, although they may be slightly better than home remedies. They can help whiten your teeth – if used correctly. Unfortunately, many customers don’t know how to use them correctly,… Read More

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Are You Changing Your Toothbrush Often Enough?

Are You Changing Your Toothbrush Often Enough?

September 18, 2017 By Dr. Briana Oller Leave a Comment

If you’re already brushing and flossing daily and going in to see your dentist twice a year, then you’re taking pretty good care of your oral hygiene. But are you changing your toothbrush often enough? Because the point of brushing your teeth is to clear out the plaque and bacteria that build up in there, a lot of that bacteria… Read More

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Crowns or Fillings: Which is The Better Choice?

Crowns or Fillings: Which is The Better Choice?

August 18, 2017 By Dr. Briana Oller Leave a Comment

A lot of people are faced with the decision: crowns or fillings? They’re both treatments for teeth that have suffered decay and/or trauma, but it’s the severity of the decay that will determine whether a filling or a crown will be needed. Fillings Fillings are the most common treatment for tooth decay, especially in teeth that only have a small… Read More

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What Not To Do Before and After Dental Procedures

What Not To Do Before and After Dental Procedures

July 17, 2017 By Dr. Briana Oller Leave a Comment

Although dental procedures may not sound as scary as most other surgeries, you should always be careful any time anesthesia is involved. Be prepared for pain (or at least mild discomfort), bleeding, swelling, and possibly nausea, depending on the procedure and your body’s unique reaction to anesthesia and pain medication. To help things go as smoothly as possible, here are… Read More

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What Happens If I Have Chipped A Veneer?

What Happens If I Have Chipped A Veneer?

June 19, 2017 By Dr. Briana Oller Leave a Comment

If you’ve chipped a veneer, the first thing you need to do is make an appointment to see your dentist ASAP. But if they’re unable to see you right away (a chipped veneer does not constitute an emergency) what do you do in the meantime? 1) Examine The Chip If part of the veneer has broken off, carefully remove and examine… Read More

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