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May 4, 2017

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The Risks and Benefits of Chocolate

Chocolate is one of the most popular sweets during the holidays, special occasions. Even life isn’t going so well, chocolate can be a comforting snack to ease the pain of heartbreak or a stressful week. Aside from a guilty pleasure, chocolate can have some health benefits for your teeth and your body. Let’s take a...

April 21, 2017

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Tips for Brushing Teeth

Pick the Correct Brush Selecting a toothbrush from the vast selection offered at your local supermarket can be an overwhelming task. How do you if the one you picked is the correct one to use? Is it too big? Too small? Too hard? Too soft? There are so many questions, and it’s not like there’s...

March 31, 2017

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Are Teeth Impervious to Seasonal Allergies?

Who would have thought that teeth could be affected by seasonal allergies? Well, the easy answer is that teeth are not impervious to seasonal allergies. Actually, it’s the body that reacts to allergies, which, in turn, impacts the teeth. For instance, seasonal allergies can cause sinus pressure, sore throat, and dry mouth which can all...

March 3, 2017

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The Chipped/Cracked Tooth Problem

Teeth are impressively strong for being so small. However, their durability is not all-lasting, and teeth are still susceptible to damage because they can still chip, crack, and break in many ways. For instance, biting something hard, trauma to the mouth area, falling down, and even by not wearing a mouthpiece while playing some sports...

February 13, 2017

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Protecting the Sweet Tooth

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and most people tend to indulge in chocolates, candy, and other kinds of sugary sweets. If you’re honest with yourself, you know that eating too much of this stuff can be bad for your teeth. More importantly, eating a lot of sugary foods and not taking care of...

January 19, 2017

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Factors for a Toothache

Aside from regular checkups, toothaches are one of the most common reasons for people to visit the dentist’s office. According to the Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide, toothache is more relevant in today’s society than it has been in the past. In fact, nearly 25 percent of Americans will suffer from a toothache at...

December 23, 2016

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Overcoming Dental Anxiety

According to the American Dental Association, in 2014, one in five people in America (21.3%) reported not visiting a dentist in the past few years, while five to eight percent of Americans simply avoid the dentist based on fear or anxiety (ada.org, 2016). In fact, anxiety and fear of the dentist is one of the...

October 27, 2016

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Halloween Candy: The Good, The Bad, The Rotten

“Eating candy will rot your teeth!” How many times have you heard that as a kid? Well, if parents, dentists, hygienists, and doctors are all on the same page about candy, maybe it’s time for you to establish some good habits with your children. The truth behind candy rotting teeth is actually quite simple to...

October 7, 2016

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Dental Erosion

When most people are in their adolescence, they don’t typically think of how the food they’re eating is affecting their teeth. As people get older, their teeth naturally become more sensitive to hot and cold substances. However, certain foods can intensify that feeling tremendously. For instance, eating too many lemons can erode the enamel on...

Find Out if you Have Bad Breath | Livermore Dentists

June 24, 2016

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Find Out if you Have Bad Breath

Once in a while, it is understandable to suffer from the occasional bad breath due to a super onion-y or garlic filled meal. However, when one or two instances turns into a daily thing, you may be suffering from halitosis- a chronic bad breath problem. Do you notice people turning away from you when you...

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