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5 Signs You Need Braces, Invisalign, or Another Orthodontic Procedure
To some people, braces might seem like a rite of passage into early adulthood. We grow up fixated on straight, pearly whites and spend thousands of dollars to get them. But braces and Invisalign can be expensive and just plain inconvenient, so it’s important to know whether or not you definitely need them as well…
Everything You Need to Know About Dental Implants
Missing teeth can be uncomfortable. It’s normal for a person to feel self-conscious while smiling, eating, or being in public if they’re not happy with their appearance. And avoiding social events can dramatically impact a person’s confidence and daily activities. At Southtowns Dental, we believe no one should ever have to deal with the pain…
How to Enjoy Halloween, While Keeping Those Smiles Bright!
While you want your child to enjoy Halloween and the treats that come with it, you also may be concerned about the effect that Halloween candy will have on their teeth. This blog will tell you how to make Halloween fun while still keeping those smiles healthy and happy! Besides costumes and trick-or-treating, candy is…
Cracked Tooth? – A Guide to Recognize, Treat, and Prevent
Are you finding that it has become difficult to eat or drink food that is very hot or very cold? Do you avoid biting down on one side of your mouth to chew due to a painful tooth? If you answered yes to either or both of these questions, you may have a cracked tooth….
Eating After Wisdom Tooth Removal: What to Look for and Avoid
How to Prevent Dry Socket After Wisdom Teeth Removal
This post was originally published on June 21, 2018 and updated on May 15, 2019 You may not be able to avoid getting your wisdom teeth pulled, but you can prevent unnecessary pain and irritation following the surgery. One of the most inconvenient dental conditions that develop after a wisdom tooth extraction is dry socket….
How Does Kombucha Affect Your Teeth?
This post was written by Dr. Kayee Ho Herzberg from Ken Caryl Dentistry in Littleton, Colorado. If you’re ever in need of dental services in the shadow of the Rockies, be sure to visit Dr. Herzberg and tell her that Dr. Bill (her classmate at University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine) says hi! HOW…
Veneers and Crowns: Everything You Need to Know
Your smile is often the first thing that people notice about you, so ideally, you should be flashing a beautiful one. Unfortunately, few people have naturally perfect teeth because, well, life happens. You may have teeth that are discolored, misshapen, cracked, chipped, or uneven, but with veneers and crowns made by the doctors at Southtowns…
What Does Your Daily Soft Drink Cost Your Smile?
Pop and soft drinks have quickly turned from an occasional treat into an everyday beverage for many Americans. As a result, the amount of tooth decay and other diseases caused by the acids and sugar in these drinks have increased. Surprisingly, the biggest consumer of pop and other soft drinks are small children, teens, and…
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
April is Oral Cancer Awareness month, which has been in effect for nearly 20 years. According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, approximately 49,750 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with oral cancer each year. 132 people are diagnosed each day, and one person will die every hour from oral cancer. Men are four times as…