As you age, maintaining good dental hygiene is crucial for preserving your smile and overall health. Keeping your teeth and gums in excellent condition through at-home care and preventative dentistry services can prevent dental issues and improve your quality of life. Follow these practical tips to ensure your dental health remains a priority. Brush Your Teeth Twice […]
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Are you missing one, two, or even all your teeth? If you’re considering your options, you might be wondering if full tooth restoration is possible — and whether dentures or dental implants are the best way to achieve the results you want. Good news: At Smile Source Atlanta East, the leading tooth restoration specialists in the Stone Mountain area can give
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Preventative dentistry extends beyond brushing and flossing your teeth. These services protect your teeth and gums from oral health conditions such as cavities, gum disease, and oral cancer. One of the most popular options among them is dental sealants. Dental sealants are a smooth plastic coating applied to the teeth to protect them from bacteria that
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Smoking is a well-known health hazard, contributing to various serious conditions. It can cause lung cancer, heart disease, and respiratory issues. However, its detrimental effects on oral health are often overlooked. Smoking can negatively impact teeth, gums, and overall oral hygiene and lead to several impactful dental problems. How Can Smoking Affect Your Oral Health? Understanding how smoking
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Tooth decay, also known as dental caries, is one of the most prevalent chronic health problems worldwide, affecting people of all ages. While proper oral hygiene practices and a balanced diet play a crucial role in preventing tooth decay, fluoride has emerged as a powerful ally in the fight against this common dental issue. Strengthening Tooth Enamel
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The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be over 54,000 new oral cancer cases just in 2024. In recent decades, the survival rate of these cancers has risen considerably, and early detection is a huge part of that. That’s why we’re using Oral Cancer Awareness month to educate our patients about oral cancer’s symptoms
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We dental health professionals tend to be big fans of the Tooth Fairy. We can remember leaving a baby tooth under the pillow and looking forward to finding a nice reward the next morning. Other parts of the world have their own fascinating traditions with baby teeth too. How About a Tooth Mouse? Many European
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Women faced an uphill battle establishing themselves in many career fields, dentistry included. That’s why, for Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating three pioneers for women in dentistry. Lucy Hobbs Taylor Lucy Hobbs Taylor, born 1833, was the world’s first female dental school graduate. Many dental schools refused to admit her, but the Ohio College of
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On the long list of things parents need to teach their kids in childhood is proper flossing. However, plenty of adults don’t know the best techniques themselves! We’re here to help. Daily flossing should be a priority for anyone with two teeth that touch each other because brushing alone cannot remove the plaque and food
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Eating disorders can cause many kinds of damage to the body, including the teeth. Oral hygiene habits and regular dental visits are crucial, but in order to maintain good oral health, we also need a variety of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals every day. Anorexia Versus Oral Health An eating disorder like anorexia nervosa can lead
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