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Why You Might Need a Tooth Extraction
Author:
Charles L. Sours, Jr. D.D.S.
updated: Mar. 08, 2022
A tooth extraction could just end up benefitting your smile. Find out why.
You might not realize it but sometimes getting a tooth extraction is a good thing for your health.
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Caring for Your Night Guard
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 01, 2022
You might have experienced painful morning headaches. Or have a partner or housemate who begged you to please keep those grinding noises down at night. Or perhaps you were unhappily
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Bright Ideas for Your Smile
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 22, 2022
Keeping your smile its brightest can be a challenge! The foods you eat, healthy habits, unhealthy habits, and time itself can affect the color of your enamel. Luckily, there are
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Post Oral Surgery: Signs of Infection
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 15, 2022
Oral surgery can be intimidating, especially if you show any signs of an infection afterwards. the doctor and our team want you to be informed about what to watch for
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Choose Chocolate on Valentine's Day
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 08, 2022
From a student handing out sweets for her classmates to an older married couple exchanging boxes of candy, Valentine’s Day is the time of year when people like to show
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The Purpose of a Dental Crown
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 01, 2022
A dental crown, otherwise known as a cap, covers an infected tooth and can vary in function, depending on the position of the tooth. Crowns cover all the visible parts
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My child has autism. What should we expect at your office?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 25, 2022
At Charles L. Sours, Jr. D.D.S., we know that as many as one in 88 children today have some form of autism, a complex brain disorder that affects a child's
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Do you suffer from sleep apnea?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 18, 2022
At Charles L. Sours, Jr. D.D.S., we know our patients love a good amount of rest each night in order to be energized for the day and week ahead. After
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Radiation and the Safety of Dental X-Rays
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 11, 2022
It is not uncommon to be concerned about your safety when you have dental X-rays performed. Putting on a heavy lead vest may make you apprehensive. The benefits of dental
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Can children be at risk for periodontal disease?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 04, 2022
You want to check all the boxes when you consider your child’s dental health. You make sure your child brushes twice daily to avoid cavities. You’ve made a plan for
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New Year's Eve
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 28, 2021
Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- Charles L. Sours, Jr. D.D.S. included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new
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Root Cavities
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 21, 2021
When we don’t keep up with our dental hygiene, plaque buildup can result in three kinds of cavities. Pit and fissure cavities are found on the tops of molars, where
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Are thumb sucking and pacifier habits harmful for a child’s teeth?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 14, 2021
Depending on how long the thumb sucking or constant pacifier use continues, and how aggressively the child sucks a thumb or the pacifier, it can indeed be an oral health
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Does flossing hurt your gums?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 07, 2021
Ideally, it should never hurt when you floss your teeth. But if you haven’t flossed in a long while or don’t do it regularly, you may experience sore or bleeding
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Canker sores, cold sores, and mouth sores: What's the difference?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 30, 2021
At Charles L. Sours, Jr. D.D.S., we know many people have experienced some form of mouth sores or irritation. Some mouth sores are harmless and go away on their own
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Top Five Ways to Improve Heart Health
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 23, 2021
While there is no definite evidence that if your prevent gum diseases, like periodontitis, that you may be able to prevent a heart condition or heart disease. The only thing
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