Most people know when they have a cavity—they can either see it on their tooth or... ouch! They can feel it! But there are certain things that many of our
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Five Things You Didn't Know About Cavities
updated: Mar. 22, 2022
Most people know when they have a cavity—they can either see it on their tooth or... ouch! They can feel it! But there are certain things that many of our
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St. Patrick's Day
updated: Mar. 15, 2022
On March 17, everyone has a little Irish in them. St. Patrick’s Day is a joyous celebration of Irish heritage. The holiday originated as a commemoration of Saint Patrick, who
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Symptoms That Could Mean You Need a Root Canal
updated: Mar. 08, 2022
Every tooth packs a lot of layers in a very small area. The outer, visible part of our tooth, the crown, is covered in protective enamel, and the lower root
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What Causes Sleep Apnea?
updated: Mar. 03, 2022
Did you know that your dentist doesn’t just treat your teeth, but sleep apnea as well? Dental sleep medicine focuses on oral appliances for treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). This Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
March is National Nutrition Month!
updated: Mar. 01, 2022
While you don’t have to wait to start eating right, March is the month the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics asks everyone to pay special attention to what goes into
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How Sedation Dentistry Can Help You Overcome Dental Anxiety
updated: Feb. 22, 2022
Sometimes people feel a tiny bit nervous when they sit in the dental chair. And sometimes it’s more than a tiny bit. If your anxiety over visiting the office leads
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Oral Health Concerns for Teens
updated: Feb. 15, 2022
You have a lot more freedom as a teenager than you did as a young child. You also have a lot more responsibilities, and one of your jobs is to
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The Transformation of Valentine's Day
updated: Feb. 08, 2022
Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the
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February is Heart Month
updated: Feb. 01, 2022
The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been
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Common Emergency Visits: From lost fillings to broken dentures
updated: Jan. 25, 2022
You never know when you're going to experience a dental emergency, but if you do, it should give you peace of mind to know that emergency dental care is available
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Early Detection is Key to Treating Oral Cancer
updated: Jan. 18, 2022
Every hour of every day, someone in North America dies of oral cancer, the sixth most common diagnosed form of the disease. The five-year survival rate is only 50 percent,
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Take Your Pick!
updated: Jan. 11, 2022
Before electric toothbrushes, before dental floss, before fluoride rinses, in fact, before recorded history, people who cared about their dental health had one primary tool—the toothpick. Ancient bronze toothpicks, bejeweled
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Make this the Year You Stop Smoking
updated: Jan. 04, 2022
It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start
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A Brighter Smile for the New Year
updated: Dec. 28, 2021
The beginning of a new year is the perfect opportunity for a fresh start for you and your smile. At Intown Dental Center, a brighter smile is quick and easy!
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Antibiotic Prophylaxis or Pre-Medication
updated: Dec. 21, 2021
At Intown Dental Center, we know the human mouth contains a lot of bacteria. A bacterium can travel through your body with routine activities that are a normal part of
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Getting to the Bottom of Chewing Gum Myths
updated: Dec. 14, 2021
It's a moment many of our patients have experienced. One second you're chewing on a piece of gum, then suddenly you forget to keep chewing and swallow the entire rubbery
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