Monday, January 7, 2019

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When you have children, it seems that no matter how good your intentions, the candy box is always full. From Halloween, Christmas, and Valentine’s, to Easter and birthday parties—it’s a never-ending parade of candy all year long and preventing cavities is no easy job! As soon as the last traces of Halloween fun-size and Christmas joy are gone from your pantry, in hops the Easter Bunny with a fresh round of sweets.
The Easter Bunny is on his way again right now. The seasonal aisle of the grocery store is overflowing with colorful marshmallow concoctions, pastel-colored jelly beans, chocolate bunnies, and oozy sweet eggs.
When it comes to the biggest candy celebration of them all, Easter and Halloween are neck and neck. Americans spend an average of $28.11 per person on Easter candy. As a country, we spend $2.1 billion dollars on 120 million pounds of the stuff every year. These are astonishing numbers for a holiday that is only one of the holidays that we celebrate with candy each year.

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Spending a little bit of time and money on your oral health now will save you a lot of time and money in the future.
Dental care gets more expensive the longer it’s neglected. Brushing, flossing, and regular checkups aren’t expensive, but when you don’t brush, floss, and see your dentist as recommended, you can develop serious dental problems like periodontal disease and cavities. More serious dental problems lead to more expensive dental treatment like dental surgery and dentures. It’s an expensive and painful chain of events.
What if you took care to avoid dental problems with routine trips to the dentist? You won’t find a better return on investment than that.
When you’re considering what to do with your tax refund this year, consider investing a it in your oral health. PERFECT TEETH is here to get you started. We offer new patients a New Patient Special*- exam, x-rays and cleaning for only $34!

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Nothing is more important than your health. Spending money on your oral health now can lead to a longer and healthier life.
Poor oral health not only causes painful teeth and gums, but it’s also shown to have a connection to heart disease, stroke, and other inflammatory diseases. It can also be an indicator of other health problems. Research shows that more than 90% of all systemic diseases like diabetes and oral cancer have oral symptoms that can be diagnosed in its early stages by a dentist.
Look at it this way—a crown may cost $1,000, but you’ll have it for the next 20 years. If you break that down, that’s only 20 cents a day! That’s a small price to pay for good oral health (and pain-free chewing!).

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Despite the temptation to spend the money on something frivolous, most people actually spend their tax returns on personal finances. According to BankRate.com, “30 percent of Americans intend to pay down debt with their tax refund, 28 percent say they will save or invest it, and 26 percent have earmarked those funds for necessities such as food or utility bills.”
These statistics are reassuring. At PERFECT TEETH, we would like to think a percentage of tax return funds are being set aside for dental care, too.

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Every year, nearly eight out of 10 U.S. taxpayers get a refund.
The average refund is roughly $3,000, and while it can be tempting to use this money for a beach vacation or on a wild shopping spree, it’s important to remember that dental care is not only a wise financial investment but also an investment in your health.

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Some dentists will do a root canal in one visit. Others will take two or three visits to complete it. And still others will refer you to an Endodontist – a dentist who specialized in root canal procedures. Depending on how many canals are affected, a root canal procedure can take anywhere from thirty to ninety minutes per visit. At PERFECT TEETH, we do our best to make you comfortable, take care of your teeth, and get you back on the road as soon as possible!
Don’t let your fears of a root canal stop you from saving your teeth!

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Symptoms are not always present. This is why it’s important to see your dentist regularly. Your dentist can identify any symptoms and locate decay with an x-ray. Without treatment, the tissue surrounding the tooth will become infected and abscesses may form.

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Be on the lookout for these root canal symptoms:
  • Severe tooth pain when chewing or with applied pressure
  • Painful, lingering sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures
  • A persistent or recurring white, yellow, or red pimple on the gums
  • Discoloration or darkening of the tooth
  • Swelling and tenderness in nearby gums


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Many people avoid root canals because they are afraid of the pain. In reality, any pain that people experience from a root canal is from the infected tooth. The procedure itself is painless. Root canals have improved drastically over time, and contrary to popular belief, a root canal is no more painful than a filling.
If you do have pain after your root canal, it usually peaks 12 to 24 hours after the procedure. Keep your head elevated while sleeping for the first couple of nights and take whatever pain medication that your dentist recommends.

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Root canal treatment is a procedure that repairs and saves a damaged tooth. It is performed when the pulp, the blood vessels and nerves inside your tooth, becomes infected or damaged. This damage can come from a cracked tooth, a deep cavity, repeated dental treatment to the tooth or trauma. The term “root canal” comes from cleaning of the canals inside the tooth’s root.
What you can expect during a root canal:
  1. Local anesthesia to numb the tooth.
  2. An opening is made through the top of the tooth down to the infected pulp.
  3. The infected pulp is removed from the canals and the area is cleaned with a disinfecting irrigation.
  4. The canals are filled with a rubbery material called gutta-percha that helps keep the canals free of infection or contamination.
  5. The tooth is sealed until a crown can be placed over the top.


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The eleventh annual celebration of Root Canal Awareness Week is May 7-13, 2017. This is a national effort in the dental community to raise awareness about root canal treatment. At PERFECT TEETH, we also like to use this time to spread the word that root canals should not be feared.
It’s true! Root canals have a reputation as being “the worst,” but today’s root canals are not as painful as they once were. No one wants a root canal, but unfortunately, the problems that lead to a root canal don’t go away on their own, so they are necessary. This is why Root Canal Awareness Week is so important. Knowing if you need a root canal is the first and best step toward relieving your tooth pain and saving your natural tooth.

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BoostTeeth Whitening. While all of our PERFECT TEETH offices offer take home teeth whitening, many of our locations also offer Opalescence Boost teeth whitening. Boost professional whitening is a fast, effective and safe way to whiten your teeth either at the office or at home. The results can be immediate), and because a dental professional is involved, the process is safe, reliable, and hassle free.

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There are various options when it comes to whitening your teeth, but the two most common are in-office treatments and the do-it-yourself approach with over the counter toothpaste, mouthwash, whitening strips, and gels.
Best Way to Whiten Your Teeth. While over the counter products are inexpensive and easy to use, dentist-supervised teeth whitening remains the safest, most effective way to get a sparkling smile.

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If you don’t quit smoking or chewing tobacco to potentially save your life, at the very least, do it to keep your teeth from turning brown. The nicotine and tar in tobacco products leach into openings in your enamel and leave a yellow/brown stain. Professional teeth whitening is the most effective way to remove these stubborn stains.
By the way, if you have trouble quitting, get the support you need to quit tobacco products.

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You can’t fake healthy teeth. There’s no way around it—you need to brush twice a day, floss once a day, and see your dentist for regular cleanings and checkups.

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We get it. Cutting out coffee, wine, and soda seems like an impossible request. If this is the case for you, consider using a straw when you drink. Using a straw keeps the discoloring agents away from your teeth. Also, make sure to brush or rinse immediately after eating tooth-staining foods or beverages.

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There are some things you can do proactively and reactively to improve the quality of your smile and the whiteness of your teeth. Today, we bring you five of our best tips.
1 – Cut Back on Foods and Beverages That Are Known to Stain Teeth
Generally speaking, if it can stain your clothes, it can stain your teeth. This one isn’t easy, but if you want whiter teeth, consider avoiding:
  • Coffee, tea, and wine. The tannins in your favorite beverages can stain and discolor teeth.
  • Acidic foods. Lemons and tomatoes are healthy for your body, but the acid in them can erode enamel and expose the yellow-colored dentin underneath.
  • Sugary foods and drinks. Sugar feeds bacteria on your teeth, which can cause tooth decay. That tooth decay can cause discoloration.
  • Richly pigmented fruits like blackberries and pomegranate.


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