MINIMIZING THE RISK of childhood tooth injuries starts with knowing the most common causes of those injuries. Babies and toddlers are most likely to injure themselves by slipping in the bathtub. Non-slip mats are a great precaution! Projectiles like balls…
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THE AMERICAN CANCER Society estimates that there will be over 54,000 new oral cancer cases just in 2024. In recent decades, the survival rate of these cancers has risen considerably, and early detection is a huge part of that. That's…
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WE DENTAL HEALTH professionals tend to be big fans of the Tooth Fairy. We can remember leaving a baby tooth under the pillow and looking forward to finding a nice reward the next morning. Other parts of the world have…
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[caption id="attachment_13752" align="alignnone" width="538"] invisalign smile event[/caption] Unleash Your Dream Smile with Dublin Metro Dental's Invisalign Smile Event! Are you ready to transform your smile with the convenience and comfort of Invisalign? Unleash Your Dream Smile with Dublin Metro Dental's…
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WOMEN FACED AN uphill battle establishing themselves in many career fields, dentistry included. That's why, for Women's History Month, we're celebrating three pioneers for women in dentistry. Lucy Hobbs Taylor Lucy Hobbs Taylor, born 1833, was the world's first female…
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Maintaining good oral health is vital for a confident smile and overall well-being. While daily brushing and flossing are essential, regular visits to the dentist play a crucial role in preventing dental problems and ensuring optimal oral hygiene. In this…
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Achieving a straighter smile is a common goal, and with advancements in orthodontic care, individuals now have choices beyond traditional braces. In this comparison, we explore the key differences between Invisalign and traditional braces to help you make an informed…
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Orthodontic treatments have come a long way in recent years, offering patients more comfortable and discreet options for achieving a straighter smile. Invisalign, in particular, has gained immense popularity for its clear aligners that are both effective and inconspicuous.…
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In recent years, Invisalign has revolutionized orthodontic treatment, offering a discreet and effective alternative to traditional braces. Despite its widespread popularity, various questions and misconceptions persist. In this blog, we'll address common concerns and shed light on the facts surrounding…
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A dazzling smile often catches the eye, and dental crowns are pivotal in achieving and preserving that impeccable grin. Whether grappling with a damaged tooth or striving for aesthetic enhancements, grasping the fundamentals of dental crowns proves crucial. Beyond their…
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Ever wished you could transform your smile but aren't sure if dental implants or veneers are the right choice? You're not alone. Both procedures offer aesthetic improvements, but they address different concerns and have distinct pros and cons. This comprehensive…
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ON THE LONG list of things parents need to teach their kids in childhood is proper flossing, but plenty of adults don't know the best techniques themselves! We're here to help. Daily flossing should be a priority for anyone with…
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EATING DISORDERS can cause many kinds of damage to the body, including the teeth. Oral hygiene habits and regular dental visits are crucial, but in order to maintain good oral health, we also need a variety of nutrients, vitamins, and…
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BEING TONGUE-TIED isn't just an expression; for many people, it's an actual medical condition, and a similar one is being lip-tied. We all have thin, stretchy pieces of tissue that connect our tongues to the floor of our mouths and…
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1 IN EVERY 8 Americans (including kids) has sensitive teeth. To understand why, we'll need to take a look at dental anatomy. Erosion and the Layers of a Tooth Every tooth has nerves at the center. When the tooth is…
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WE HEAR A LOT of the same questions from patients and parents of patients, so let's wrap up the year by answering three of them. #1: My tooth doesn't hurt, so why do I need a filling? Cavities aren't always…
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WE'VE BEEN HEARING for decades how dangerous smoking is to many aspects of our health. As dental professionals, our focus is particularly on the dangers to oral health, including unsightly stains on teeth at the less serious end of the…
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WE'VE ALL HEARD of the active ingredient in toothpaste: fluoride. It supplies tooth enamel with important minerals to keep it strong and it protects against tooth decay. It's the one ingredient toothpaste must contain to earn the American Dental Association's…
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OUR JAWS GET a pretty constant workout between all the talking, chewing, and yawning we do, but those simple activities become more complicated for those with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD or TMJ). There's a small, fibrous disk that serves as…
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2 OUT OF EVERY 5 KIDS have at least one cavity by the time they finish elementary school, and the main reason is sugar. Bacteria Love Sugar As Much As We Do Harmful bacteria living on the surfaces of our…
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UNLESS THE DENTIST is an active TikTok user, it's not a good idea to get dental health advice from social media. We've noticed a lot of dangerous DIY ideas popping up so let's take a minute to nip them in…
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40% OF KIDS WILL have at least one cavity by the time they start school, usually due to poor oral hygiene and eating and drinking lots of sugary things. It's critical to teach kids good oral health habits early on…
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FOR AS LONG AS there have been people, there has been tooth decay, but people in past civilizations didn’t have as many answers about what caused their tooth problems as we do now. That led to some very strange beliefs…
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“MOUTH-BREATHER” HAS made the rounds as an insult in recent years, but breathing primarily through the mouth instead of the nose can actually have some pretty negative effects on health, including oral health. Mouth-breathing should only be done as an…
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WE CAN SEE a hint of the state of dental health in Shakespeare’s England from a sonnet in which he describes his lady love’s reeking breath. The lines “black contagious breath” and “his breath stinks with eating toasted cheese” make…
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YOU PROBABLY HEARD the line “it takes fewer muscles to smile than to frown” when you were growing up, but the pedantic dentist might point out that it technically isn’t true. At least ten muscles are involved in smiling, while…
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BY THEIR ELEVENTH birthday, 2 in 5 kids will have at least one cavity, but parents can do a lot to keep their child’s teeth healthy. One major cavity culprit is sugary drinks, and that includes fruit juice. The worst…
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THE FIRST BABY TOOTH and the first loose tooth are two of childhood’s biggest milestones, and new parents probably have a lot of questions about what to expect and whether it’s time to start worrying. We’re here to give you…
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WE TEND TO IMAGINE that people from earlier eras must’ve had worse teeth than we do because they didn’t have things like modern dentistry, orthodontics, and root canal treatment, but what dental problems were they dealing with and how did…
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ANYONE WHO REGULARLY swims might have noticed that your teeth are more sensitive after climbing out of the pool. That’s not just your imagination. Doing a lot of swimming actually can take a toll on our teeth if we aren’t…
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