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5 Questions to Ask Your Dentist at a Tele-Dentistry Appointment At the moment – and for the foreseeable future – we’re living in unprecedented circumstances. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, most people are forced to rethink the way they live their lives. That includes something simple, like scheduling a dentist appointment.  As a result, many…
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Crown Materials and Why They Make a Difference You don’t need to be a dentist to understand dental crowns.  When a tooth is cracked or the tooth has significant decay or the tooth threatens to fall apart, a dentist places a dental crown on the tooth to prevent further deterioration.  As the name implies, a…
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What Can a Healthy Dose of Probiotics Do for Your Oral Health? As you grow from childhood to adulthood, it’s critical to make sure that you’re keeping your teeth and gums in great shape.  In a lot of ways, your mouth is the gateway to your body.  The condition you keep your mouth in has…
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  In 1789 George Washington designated Thursday, November 26th as a national day of thanks.  He declared that the necessity for such a day sprung from God’s care of Americans during their time of trial, His assistance to them in achieving independence and His help in establishing a constitutional government.  We at Levenson Periodontal Associates,…
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4 Bad Habits to Kick for the Sake of Your Smile! There’s no such thing as a person searching for a worse smile. Nobody wants to see their teeth yellow or gums recede!  But protecting your smile is far more important than keeping your teeth pretty.  Besides the confidence you get from a gorgeous, gleaming…
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Is Your Tooth Sensitivity Normal or Something to Be Concerned About? You take a sip of that ice-cold drink, and suddenly, there’s a sharp pain! It can happen to anyone with sensitive teeth, and sudden tooth sensitivity can be alarming. As quickly as it comes, the pain recedes and you find yourself asking, “is this…
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Tips for Oral Appliance Care: Cleaning all Those Nooks and Crannies! Braces, permanent retainers, dentures – depending on your oral health needs, there’s a variety of oral appliances out there to help you maintain a happy, healthy smile.  From devices intended to straighten your teeth, to those designed to help you sleep better, oral appliances…
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Baby Teeth in Adults? As a child, when you notice you baby tooth is loose for the first time there is anticipation and maybe a little apprehension as well.  What happens if my tooth falls out?  How will I eat?  Will it hurt? Will another tooth grow in that space?  Baby teeth erupting and being…
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Caffeine Addicts Beware: Coffee and Tea Stains on Your Teeth are Hard to Combat Everyone has a morning routine.  For most of us, that includes some form of caffeine – usually coffee or tea. Warm and satisfying, a cup of hot coffee or tea wakes you up and gets you ready for the day ahead.…
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Overbites, Underbites, and Their Effect on Periodontal Health When your upper and lower jaws are out of alignment, you may have what’s called a malocclusion – commonly known as Underbites or Overbites. These conditions not only affect the way your smile looks but can also contribute to serious periodontal health issues if they’re left unaddressed.…
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