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Take Care of Your Teeth and Gums Even While Camping
posted: Jul. 26, 2021.
July is Park and Recreation Month, a great time to pack up the tent, bed roll and camp stove and head for your nearest state or national park. Just Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Headaches: The Dental Connection
posted: Jul. 20, 2021.
Many people suffer through headaches for years without getting to the root cause of their problem. If you find yourself constantly popping painkillers to get through the day, it might
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Gum Swelling Can Happen With Braces - Here's How to Avoid It
posted: Jul. 16, 2021.
A few months into wearing braces you may notice your gums are swollen. It's likely you've developed periodontal (gum) disease. Gum disease is a bacterial infection that usually begins with Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
What is an Impacted Tooth?
posted: Jul. 13, 2021.
You may have heard this term the first time you or a friend got your wisdom teeth. That makes sense, as wisdom teeth are the teeth most often impacted in
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Tell us about your summer!
posted: Jul. 06, 2021.
The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for the doctor and our team to ask our patients about their summer!
Whether you visited our nation’s capital,
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Surgical Cleft Correction Candidate for a Modern Day Miracle
posted: Jul. 06, 2021.
Once consigned to an extraordinary divine intervention, the term "miracle" is often used today for anything out of the ordinary. But even if the usage has become a little Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Happy Fourth of July!
posted: Jun. 29, 2021.
Happy Independence Day from the doctor and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we
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The Disappearing Tooth Gap - Michael Strahan Pulls an Epic April Fool's Prank
posted: Jun. 26, 2021.
If you're a fan of former NFL player and current host of Good Morning America Michael Strahan, then you're well aware of his unique smile feature—a noticeable gap between Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Periodontal disease; I have what?!
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.
Our team from Richard Ta, DDS understands the diagnosis of periodontal disease can be scary and confusing, but the good news in most cases is that it is treatable and
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You Can Have a Successful Implant Outcome if Your Diabetes is Under Control
posted: Jun. 16, 2021.
Around one in ten U.S. adults have diabetes, a metabolic disease that can disrupt other aspects of a person's health like wound healing and vision. It could also cause Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Sleep Apnea and Snoring
posted: Jun. 15, 2021.
Snoring may not be something you take seriously. You might even laugh or joke about it. But the fact is, anytime you or your partner snore to the point of
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Don't Be Wary of a Root Canal - Here's How It Could Save Your Tooth
posted: Jun. 06, 2021.
Here's the bad news: One of your teeth has tooth decay. But here's even worse news: The decay has entered the pulp and root canals in the heart of Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Frequent Sinus Infections? Take a Trip to Your Dentist
posted: May 27, 2021.
If you suffer frequent sinus infections, you might want to see a dentist. No, really—your recurring sinusitis might stem from a decayed tooth. Tooth decay can start as a cavity, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Emma Roberts Confesses to Having a Major Sweet Tooth While Expecting
posted: May 17, 2021.
Emma Roberts, star of American Horror Story (and niece of actress Julia Roberts), welcomed her first child at the end of 2020. She confessed that her love of sweets Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Tips for Helping a Senior Adult Keep Their Oral Health
posted: May 07, 2021.
By the time a person passes the half-century mark, they've done quite a bit of living: their share of ups and downs, successes and failures, and joys and sorrows. Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Don't Throw Away Your Used Toothbrush - Repurpose It!
posted: Apr. 27, 2021.
From a dentist's perspective, toothbrushes have a limited lifespan: Bristles can fray after months of use, rendering them less effective in removing harmful dental plaque. The American Dental Association Read moreCategory: Oral Health