Wave Dental’s COVID-19 Precautions
(Sticky) We wanted to share some of the precautions we’re taking in the office to protect patients and our staff from COVID-19.
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Can You Guess Which Tooth Is Actually An Implant?
Can you guess which of these teeth is an implant? We’ll give you a hint: It’s on the bottom row of teeth.
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Types of Teeth Whitening
What options do you have for whitening teeth? Let’s dispel some teeth whitening myths and talk about which whitening options I recommend.
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What is Xylitol & How Can It Help Protect Your Teeth?
Xylitol is a naturally occurring sweetener that does not cause cavities and actually helps protect your teeth! Many gums and mints are now sweetened exclusively with xylitol.
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Before/After: Replacing Failing Crowns
This patient hated her old crowns, which had dark discoloration showing through. When one of them broke off, she decided it was finally time to replace all 3.
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What Is Gum Recession?
What Is Gum Recession? Gum recession happens when the root of your tooth is not covered by your gums. Let’s talk about the causes of and treatments for gum recession. While healthy gums usually attach to the teeth at a level that completely covers the root, this is not the case with receding gums. Gingival…
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Before & After: Deep Cleaning
Has it been a while since you had your teeth cleaned? The plaque on our teeth tends to accumulate calcium and other minerals, becoming hard and sticky over time. This harder substance, called tartar or calculus, causes inflammation of the gums that can lead to chronic infection and bone loss, not to mention bad breath!
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3 Reasons Not To Chew On Ice
Many people find chewing on ice to be strangely addicting, but this habit is really destructive to the teeth. Here’s why.
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Are Dental X-Rays Safe?
Concern over radiation is understandable, but it’s important to know the risks as well as the benefits of dental x-rays.
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How To Save A Knocked Out Tooth
If you have a tooth knocked out due to an accident, you can save the tooth by staying calm, acting quickly & following these steps.
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3 Quick Flossing Tips!
If you find flossing to be uncomfortable, difficult, and tedious, you are not alone. Here’s how to become more effective at flossing, even if you don’t like to do it.
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