From heart-shaped chocolates for Valentine’s Day to Easter baskets filled with jelly beans, sweet treats are everywhere when there’s a holiday. Indulging in a few sweet treats is okay, but the extra sugar intake can lead to cavities and other dental problems if you ignore your oral hygiene routine. Here are a few “healthy teeth […]
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Imagine getting a cavity filled without the need for anesthesia or drills—hard tissue laser dentistry makes this possible. At Copper Creek Dental, we use the Solea CO2 laser for hard-tissue treatments like removing decay, reshaping teeth, and treating hypersensitivity. If the thought of drills and needles automatically gives you anxiety, laser dentistry could be a
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The scaling and root planing process is the most common treatment for mild to moderate gum disease. This deep dental cleaning removes plaque and bacteria from the roots of your teeth below the gum line. It’s a non-surgical procedure with many benefits for your oral health. If your dentist has mentioned that you need a
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Ever heard of dental biofilm? You probably know it as plaque or tartar. It’s the leading cause of cavities and gum disease, which is one reason you go to the dentist twice a year to get it removed. But what if we told you that you could get your teeth cleaned with less picking and
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Cavities aren’t the only consequences of excessive plaque buildup. It also irritates the gums, and can lead to a serious infection called periodontal (gum) disease. And because it is a progressive condition, if gum disease is not treated promptly, the complications can quickly become severe. Understanding the different stages of gum disease and knowing what
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It’s normal to feel nervous when a dentist recommends pulling a tooth. But don’t worry—tooth extractions are a very common procedure that usually go smoothly and painlessly. Here’s what to expect during a tooth extraction. When Is a Tooth Extraction Necessary? As dentists, we always do our best to preserve your natural teeth. Just because
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As dentists, our mission is to preserve your natural teeth whenever possible. However, sometimes extractions are necessary to maintain your overall oral health. Whether it’s due to impacted wisdom teeth, severe decay, infections, or overcrowding, we want to ensure that your extraction experience is as smooth as possible. That’s where platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) therapy comes
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Many people assume that if they practice good oral hygiene at home, they won’t have to go to the dentist. But although at-home care is essential, it’s only the first step in keeping your teeth and gums healthy. A professional dental cleaning provides many benefits you can’t get at home. Only a trained dental professional
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If your dentist notices a little decay in your teeth at your routine checkup, do you really need to get those small cavities filled? The answer is yes, cavities of all sizes should be filled immediately to prevent further damage to your teeth. Since cavities don’t go away on their own, failing to fill even
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The goal of preventative dentistry is to stop dental problems from occurring in the first place, so it’s an essential part of maintaining good oral health. Regular checkups, professional cleanings, and other preventative treatments will help you avoid tooth decay and gum disease. Preventative dentistry can even improve your overall health and save you money
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