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Does Medicaid Cover Orthodontics?

Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry that mainly deals with various types of teeth or bite misalignment. Many people think that an orthodontic treatment is only needed for cosmetic improvements. … Read more

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How Common is Ankyloglossia?

Some newborn babies are diagnosed with a condition called ankyloglossia (tongue-tie) if they experience difficulty breastfeeding. But how common is ankyloglossia? In this article, we will answer this question, explain … Read more

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Long-term Effects of Teeth Grinding

Some patients might not even realize that they grind their teeth at night when sleeping. This condition is called bruxism and can cause various health-related issues. It is important to … Read more

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Is Bone Grafting Painful?

Bone grafting is a procedure that is often done as a part of installing dental implants. In some cases, when a patient’s jaw bone is not sufficiently strong, bone grafting for … Read more

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Types of Tooth Injuries in Kids

Any kind of trauma in the mouth is typically called a dental injury. Kids are usually very active, they play sports and run a lot. Unfortunately, that can lead to … Read more

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Is Invisalign Less Painful Than Braces?

One of the most commonly asked questions is if Invisalign is less painful than braces. For some patients, Invisalign treatment can feel significantly less painful than treatment with braces. However, … Read more

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Is NuCalm Safe?

NuCalm is a revolutionary system that’s designed to bypass the fight-or-flight part of your brain that activates stress chemicals. It’s the only system outside of prescription medication that’s able to … Read more