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Dental Education

Best Calcium-Rich Foods For Teeth

Did you know calcium is the most plentiful mineral in the human body? Calcium is important to the health of your bones, teeth, and muscle

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August 21, 2019
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Dental Education

How to Prevent Dry Socket After You Get Your Wisdom Teeth Removed

Discuss dry socket with a dental professional, and you will quickly learn how important it is for our patients to avoid it. Alveolar osteitis, or

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July 29, 2019
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Dental Education

Common Acidic Foods That Damage Your Teeth

If your tooth enamel is weak, it’s most likely due to the consumption of highly acidic foods. While these foods may be yummy, limiting your

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July 16, 2019
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Dental

Root Canal

If an upcoming root canal has you feeling nervous then this is the blog for you! In this blog, Parkcrest Dental demystifies the commonly dreaded

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March 31, 2019
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Dental

Different Types of Dental Fillings

Most people will experience tooth decay at some point in their lives. If this is the case for you, you will most likely need to

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March 27, 2019
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Dental

Preparing for Oral Surgery

Dental work can seem like sort of a scary overwhelming thing, but proper preparation can make the experience much more pleasant. If you are getting

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March 26, 2019
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Dental

Common Toothache Causes

Most people will experience a toothache at some point in their lives. Sometimes it’s hard to pinpoint exactly what the cause of the toothache is.

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March 25, 2019
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Braces

Orthodontic Advancements

The world of orthodontics is always changing and advancing. There are constantly new discoveries that make this process easier for both orthodontist and patient. Dr.

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February 17, 2019
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Braces

What You Need To Know About Braces

Though getting braces may seem like a daunting thing the truth is that most people need braces at some point or another. If you are

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February 15, 2019
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