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Category: Dental Education

Child in need of pediatric dentistry because of thumb sucking
Dental Education

Pediatric Dentistry: How to Prevent Thumb Sucking

Children begin sucking their thumbs for many reasons. Most infants begin thumb sucking in the womb. As they grow up, children begin putting objects in

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May 27, 2018
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Dental Education

Guide to Dentist Visit Anxiety

Do you find yourself pacing or fidgeting when you’re in the dentist’s office waiting room? Does the sound of a drill behind a closed door

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May 9, 2018
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Dental Education

General Dentistry and Common Dental Myths

General dentistry comes with a laundry list of myths, misconceptions, and misunderstandings. From old wives tales to modern memes, it’s all too easy for those

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May 7, 2018
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Dental Education

Tips for Sensitive Teeth

If you have sensitive teeth, you’re more than familiar with the horrible pang that hits you when you drink or eat something too cold or

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May 5, 2018
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Dental Care

Signs of Gingivitis

Gum disease is a serious issue, and the last thing you want to happen is for it to progress to periodontal disease. The first, and

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April 26, 2018
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Dental Care

Advice for Treating Mouth Ulcers

Everyone knows what a mouth ulcer, commonly known as a canker sore, feels like. That nagging, persistent pain, and the sharp, jagged stab when you

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April 24, 2018
Dental Implants Risks
Dental Education

What Are the Risks With Dental Implants?

When you get surgery, especially invasive surgery, there are inherently some risks and potential complications. Luckily, dental implants are fairly standard procedures, and problems are

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April 12, 2018
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Braces

3D Printing in Orthodontics

At Parkcrest Dental Group, we aim to provide the latest in dental and orthodontic treatment. To do this, Dr. Steven Harrison, your Springfield, MO orthodontist,

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April 3, 2018
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Dental Care

Common Toothbrushing Mistakes & How to Correct Them

Brushing your teeth is probably second-nature to you. You do it twice a day, every day (at least you should), so you probably have it

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April 3, 2018
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