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Keep Them White: Foods That Will Stain Your Teeth

Keep Them White: Foods That Will Stain Your Teeth

November 18, 2019 By Dr. Briana Oller Leave a Comment

You don’t just want your teeth to be healthy, you also want them to look great. Professional whitening is always an option, and even whitening toothpastes can be effective, but it’s still important to watch what you eat and drink. If you pay to have your teeth professionally whitened, you want the procedure to be as effective and long lasting… Read More

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Taking Care of Baby Teeth

Taking Care of Baby Teeth

September 23, 2019 By Dr. Briana Oller Leave a Comment

Just Because They’ll Fall Out Doesn’t Mean You Don’t Need to Take Care of Them We often get our children (and maybe even ourselves) to practice good oral hygiene by threatening them with toothless gums after their teeth rot and fall out. But what if the teeth are just going to fall out anyway because they’re baby teeth? Do we… Read More

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What Is Teeth Shifting and What Causes It?

What Is Teeth Shifting and What Causes It?

July 16, 2019 By Dr. Briana Oller Leave a Comment

Teeth shifting is exactly what it sounds like: it’s when your teeth move out of alignment and it can happen at any time of life. While our teeth move a certain amount throughout our lifespans, certain stressors can cause them to move more drastically than they otherwise might. Orthodontia Orthodontic treatment is probably the most obvious cause of teeth shifting…. Read More

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Root Resorption: What It Is and What to Do About It

Root Resorption: What It Is and What to Do About It

June 18, 2019 By Dr. Briana Oller Leave a Comment

Resorption occurs any time a part of the body gets absorbed into another part of the body. When we talk about tooth resorption, we generally mean the inflammation and loss of dentin (the inner tissue of the tooth) and cementum (the outer tissue of the tooth) due to absorption. Root resorption specifically refers to when the roots of a tooth… Read More

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Does That Tooth Need to Go? Five Signs You Need a Tooth Pulled

Does That Tooth Need to Go? Five Signs You Need a Tooth Pulled

April 16, 2019 By Dr. Briana Oller Leave a Comment

Whether it’s your wisdom teeth getting in the way of your other teeth and causing problems, or another tooth that has rotted beyond repair, here are five things you need to look out for when it comes to indications you might need to have a tooth pulled. Teeth Are Impacted or Crowded One of the most common causes for extracting… Read More

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Beyond Cavities: Other Reasons to See Your Dentist

Beyond Cavities: Other Reasons to See Your Dentist

March 18, 2019 By Dr. Briana Oller Leave a Comment

Many people think the only time they have to make an appointment with their dentist is when they have a cavity or a loose tooth. In fact, if you get a loose tooth as an adult, you should have seen a dentist a long time ago. But aside from cavities, there are other reasons you should make an appointment to… Read More

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Reasons to Love Your Teeth This February

Reasons to Love Your Teeth This February

February 18, 2019 By Dr. Briana Oller Leave a Comment

Some cynics say Valentine’s Day was invented by Hallmark, while others say it was by chocolate companies. Either way, the fact remains that a lot of cards and candy tend to get exchanged this month, but are your teeth paying the price? As sweet as these treats are, they often come with a hefty price you don’t end up paying… Read More

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What Are Your Dental Resolutions for 2019?

What Are Your Dental Resolutions for 2019?

January 18, 2019 By Dr. Briana Oller Leave a Comment

It’s the time of year where we all make resolutions to be better people and live better, healthier, more productive lives in the year to come. While diet and exercise often get the most attention when it comes to improving our health, our mouths play a huge role in our overall health and too often they get overlooked. So we… Read More

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How to Choose a Natural Toothpaste

How to Choose a Natural Toothpaste

December 18, 2018 By Dr. Briana Oller Leave a Comment

This can be trickier than it sounds, mostly because there is no legal requirement for companies to put the word “natural” on their labels. They can literally put anything in their product and still call it “natural,” so choosing a truly natural toothpaste requires a little more research on the part of the consumer. Here’s what you need to look… Read More

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3 Ways to Protect Your Kids’ Teeth from Halloween Candy

3 Ways to Protect Your Kids’ Teeth from Halloween Candy

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

Halloween is just around the corner, and you know what that means: Halloween candy. It’s hard to believe all the hard work you’ve put into teaching your kids healthy habits can be overturned in one sugar-infused night, but one sugar bender is all it takes to make kids forget about their healthy foods. To ease the pain that can come… Read More

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