Did you know that what you eat directly affects your oral health? You probably know that eating lots of sugar feeds the harmful bacteria in your mouth, causing plaque to build up, cavities, and gum disease. But are there any foods that are actually good for your teeth? Yes! The best foods for your teeth […]
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Clear aligners can transform your smile, but to keep them working correctly, you must keep them clean. Learning how to clean your clear aligners the right way will prevent stains, bad breath, and cavities—here’s how to keep your smile on track. How Do I Keep My Aligners Clean? Since you need to wear your aligners
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Proper dental care is the foundation of a healthy smile, but small mistakes can have big consequences. Keeping a healthy smile is a lifetime effort, and you must be diligent about your daily habits. The more you care about your dental care routine, the less likely you will be to have dental problems. Good dental
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Have you ever heard of someone having a “tongue-tie” or “lip-tie?” This happens when the frenulum doesn’t develop properly and is too tight or short. Lip-ties and tongue-ties can cause health problems, speech impairments, forced mouth breathing, disordered sleep habits, and feeding issues in babies and children. A minor surgical procedure called a “frenectomy” releases
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The use of lasers in dentistry has been around for quite some time now. Laser treatments can eliminate the need for anesthesia and hand tools like drills, and they are super-precise. At Copper Creek Dental, we recently introduced the Solea laser as an option. Here’s what you can expect if you make an appointment for
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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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Clear aligners will straighten your teeth like metal braces—they can correct problems like crowded teeth, gaps, overbites, underbites, and open bites. But unlike metal braces, they’re virtually invisible, and they can be removed to brush, floss, and eat. And because they shift your teeth very gradually, there is less pain associated with clear aligners than
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If you need a new set of teeth, it is important to remember that you have choices. You can always go with the traditional dentures that you attach to your gums with an adhesive and soak every night. But with dental implant technology, there are now several other options. Below, we explain the differences between
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There have been many recent advancements in dental technology that have allowed for more accurate diagnoses and more effective treatments. One of those powerful tools is the intraoral camera, which helps provide a more detailed view of the patient’s mouth. Intraoral camera benefits include the ability to detect oral health problems earlier and help patients
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