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Fluoride Treatment: Do You Need One?
- posted: Jan. 07, 2025
Over the past decade, most people have been ingesting less and less fluoride. This is not such a great trend, since fluoride has a history of successfully reducing tooth decay Read More
New Year's Day Around the World
- posted: Dec. 31, 2024
New Year’s Day marks the beginning of the calendar year in most parts of the world. The holiday is celebrated on January 1st of each year. Customs and celebrations vary Read More
Hypersensitive Teeth
- posted: Dec. 24, 2024
It is common to experience dentine hypersensitivity, with symptoms ranging from moderate to severe. Why does it happen and how do you know if this sensitivity is something to be Read More
Tips for Lifelong Teeth Whitening
- posted: Dec. 17, 2024
Over time, everyone’s teeth can naturally become dull, due to aging and consumption of staining foods such as chocolate and coffee. The good news is that teeth-whitening treatments can help Read More
Troubles with Cementum? Prevent ‘Em!
- posted: Dec. 10, 2024
Our teeth are a lot more complicated than they look. Beneath that shiny white surface is an entire system of different cell tissues working together to keep each tooth vital Read More
Navigating the World of Dental Insurance Terminology
- posted: Dec. 03, 2024
Unless you work for an insurance company, you probably do not spend a lot of your time studying all the terminology that dental insurance companies use to describe the treatments Read More
TMD Problems and How You Can Prevent Them
- posted: Nov. 26, 2024
Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) describe a set of conditions that involve trouble with your jaw and face muscles. They result from a problem in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which is Read More
Curing the Nail-Biting Habit
- posted: Nov. 19, 2024
Do you ever find yourself gnawing at your nails? Nail-biting is a very common and difficult to break habit which usually has its beginnings in childhood. It can leave your Read More
The Link Between HPV and Oral Cancer
- posted: Nov. 12, 2024
Cancer has become a common word, and it seems like there is new research about it every day. We know antioxidants are important. We know some cancers are more treatable Read More
Things You Should Know Before Getting an Oral Piercing
- posted: Nov. 05, 2024
Have you been thinking about getting an oral piercing lately? It could seem enticing because they look trendy or cool, but it’s worth know the health risks associated with oral Read More
Getting to the Bottom of Chewing Gum Myths
- posted: Oct. 29, 2024
It's a moment many of our patients have experienced. One second you're chewing on a piece of gum, then suddenly you forget to keep chewing and swallow the entire rubbery Read More
Thirsty? We Have Some Ideas on Tap
- posted: Oct. 22, 2024
No, we don’t mean the latest foamy offering from your favorite microbrewery. When you’re thirsty, one of the best options available is literally at your fingertips—tap water, straight from your Read More
Treatments for Tooth Discoloration
- posted: Oct. 15, 2024
Congratulations! You’re getting married! Wow! It’s your twentieth reunion! New job? Great news! No matter the occasion, large or small, you want to celebrate it with your whitest, brightest smile. Read More
Choosing the Dental Filling Option that's Best for You
- posted: Oct. 08, 2024
Did you know there are as many types of dental fillings as there are flavors of ice cream? Okay, maybe that’s an exaggeration. Still, when you visit the dentist with Read More
How to Handle an Unexpected Dental Emergency
- posted: Oct. 01, 2024
Regardless of the type of dental emergency you experience, it is important that you visit McLean Dentistry for emergency dental care as soon as possible. A chipped or cracked tooth Read More
Xerostomia: What does that mean anyway?
- posted: Sep. 24, 2024
Does your mouth always feel like it’s dry? If it does you may be suffering from xerostomia. Xerostomia is defined as dry mouth resulting from reduced or absent saliva flow. Read More
