Your gums play a big role in your oral health. Gums are the fleshy, pink tissue inside the mouth. Their tasks are to act as a shock absorber, keep the teeth in line, and act as an anchoring system for the teeth. Unfortunately, there are many instances in which gums can become diseased. This often…
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Dental cleanings are so important for your overall dental health. Even if you practice perfect dental hygiene at home, there will always be a bit of residue left within your teeth. Dental cleanings are a great opportunity to remove such said residue so that it does not create further issues down the line. Some people…
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Pearly white teeth are often perceived as a sign of health and youth. It is no surprise that many of our patients seek a whiter smile. Our team here at Alluvial Dental truly enjoys the confidence boost that our patients experience after a professional teeth whitening. We feel fortunate to be able to help so…
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Dental implants are a great way to bridge the gaps that missing teeth create in your smile. Besides the aesthetic benefits of replacing your confidence in your smile, they also help keep the structure of your jawbone intact. There are several reasons why you might consider getting dental implants. Each situation and each smile is…
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If you are an adult that is considering braces, you should know that you are not alone in this journey. There are more and more adults choosing to get braces nowadays. This is due to the fact that there are many benefits to getting braces as an adult that go further than a pretty smile. …
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Dental checkups are a very important part of your oral health. It is during these checkups that our team here at Alluvial can detect any issues that might be developing within your teeth, gums, mouth and throat. It is always much easier to treat and manage dental issues when caught early than to let them…
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Sugar is one of the worst enemies of your teeth. It is not necessarily because of the sugar itself but rather because sugar prompts lactic acid production in the mouth. Lactic acid is produced when the bad bacteria in the mouth begins to eat the sugar you consume. Lactic acid is known to lower the…
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Teeth whitening treatments are a great option for people who suffer from discolored teeth. These treatments are popular because they can brighten any smile without having to undergo any major dental procedures. If you are contemplating using a whitening treatment, we want to encourage you to consider doing a professional teeth whitening. Professional teeth whitening…
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Happy new year! It is 2021 and while the world continues to face Covid-19 challenges, we hope that your year has begun on a healthy note. We specially hope that you have added your oral health to your list of resolutions this year. To help you commit to that, we want to address one of…
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Tooth decay and gum disease are both oral health issues that affect many people at some point in their lives. Nearly 50% of all adults over 30 years of age suffer from gum diseases while 25% develop untreated tooth decay. There are ways to help prevent these two oral issues. However, if you are already…
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