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Lakewood Dental Arts have created this informative blog to help educate the community.

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Addressing the Challenge of Polypharmacy and Its Implications for Oral Health

Posted on 12/2/2024 by Lakewood Dental Arts
The term "polypharmacy" may sound complex, but it simply refers to the use of multiple medications. While medications are often essential for managing various health conditions, taking many different medications can lead to unintended consequences, especially for oral health. Why is...
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What is Gum Contouring, and How is it Used to Improve the Appearance of an Uneven Gum Line?

Posted on 11/15/2024 by Lakewood Dental Arts
Have you ever looked in the mirror and noticed that your gums seem uneven or cover too much of your teeth? If so, you're not alone. Many people have what's called a "gummy smile," where the gums appear to be too prominent. This can make your teeth look shorter than they actually are and...
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Does a Toothbrush Belong in the Dishwasher?

Posted on 11/1/2024 by Lakewood Dental Arts
We all know the importance of brushing our teeth twice a day for good oral care. But when it comes to cleaning your toothbrush, things get a little less clear. Some people swear by sanitizing their brushes in the dishwasher, while others believe it's a recipe for germ-infested bristles....
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All Posts:

Addressing the Challenge of Polypharmacy and Its Implications for Oral Health
12/2/2024
What is Gum Contouring, and How is it Used to Improve the Appearance of an Uneven Gum Line?
11/15/2024
Does a Toothbrush Belong in the Dishwasher?
11/1/2024
3 Ways Dental Implants Help You Look Younger
10/15/2024
Four Tips for an Easier Recovery after Orthognathic Surgery
10/1/2024
Is Music Effective at Distracting You During Dental Procedures?
9/16/2024
Can I Get Dental Implants If I Have an Existing Medical Condition?
9/2/2024
Signs You Are a Nighttime Tooth Grinder
8/15/2024
Oral Health Tips For Individuals With Special Dietary Needs
8/1/2024
Are There More Than One Type of Braces?
7/15/2024
Alternatives to Braces
7/1/2024
Can a Child Have Gum Disease?
6/15/2024
Are Your Teeth Gray? You May Have a Problem
6/3/2024
How Long Should I Brush My Teeth For?
5/15/2024
How Have Dental X-Rays Changed?
5/1/2024
How Do I Care For My Teeth While I Am Wearing Braces?
4/15/2024
How Common Is Gum Disease, And Is It Treatable?
4/1/2024
Is Tartar the Same as Plaque?
3/15/2024
Is Gum Disease Contagious?
3/1/2024
I Am Missing Several Teeth. What Are My Options?
2/15/2024
I Am About To Be a New Mom! How Do I Care for Baby Dental Health?
2/2/2024
Can Seniors Get Dental Braces
1/15/2024
Can I Use Mouthwash After a Dental Implant?
1/2/2024
4 Things You May Not Know About Dental Implants
12/15/2023
How To Handle a Loose Tooth
12/1/2023
Frenectomies in Infants and Children
11/15/2023
Does Teeth Whitening Toothpaste Really Work?
11/1/2023
Can I Have Sedation With A Dental Procedure?
10/31/2023
All You Need To Know About Preventative Dentistry for Kids
10/15/2023
Signs Of Cracked Tooth Syndrome
9/25/2023
Common Causes of Missing Teeth
9/11/2023
Signs of an Uneven Bite
8/21/2023
Why Flossing Is Important to Your Oral Health?
8/7/2023
Risks and Benefits Of Teeth Whitening
7/24/2023
What Are Full-Arch Dental Implants?
7/10/2023
Do You Need Dental Bonding?
6/19/2023
Snacks That You Can Consume To Help Brush Your Teeth
6/5/2023
Common Dental Problems and How to Prevent Them
5/22/2023
How to Fix a Broken Tooth
5/8/2023
Causes And Treatment For Half Broken Molar Tooth
4/24/2023
How Do I Identify Receding Gums?
4/10/2023
Caring for Dentures
3/20/2023
Why Impacted Teeth Are So Dangerous
3/6/2023
3 Foods You Never Knew Were Great For Your Teeth
2/20/2023
Dental care when pregnant
2/6/2023
What Are the Four Causes of Tooth Decay?
1/23/2023
Reasons To Have Regular Dental Visits
1/9/2023
Types Of In-Demand Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures
12/19/2022
Keep a Watchful Eye on Your Kids
12/5/2022
Complications With Wisdom Teeth
11/21/2022
What Are the Main Causes of Teeth Sensitivity?
11/7/2022
Important Things to Know About Invisalign
10/24/2022
What To Do In A Dental Emergency
10/10/2022
Lingual Braces May Require More Dental Wax
9/19/2022
Connection Between Diabetes and Dental Health
9/5/2022
Can Thumb-Sucking Affect Your Childs Teeth?
8/22/2022
Root canal alternatives in dental care
8/8/2022
Is Flossing Important?
7/18/2022
How To Calm Dental Anxiety And Fear
7/4/2022
What Is Dental Tourism?
6/20/2022
Preventing Plaque with Timely Intervention
6/6/2022
Treatments For Chipped or Cracked Teeth
5/23/2022
When to Employ Angled Screw Channels For Implant Restorations?
5/9/2022
Types of Dental Specialists
4/25/2022
Physiology of cavities
4/11/2022
Extraction Is Not The End Game
3/21/2022
When Is It Time to Take Your Child to the Dentist?
3/7/2022
How To Encourage Good Oral Routine With Your Family
2/21/2022
Caring For Your Dentures
2/7/2022
How a Wider Arch Can Help with Your Oral Health
1/24/2022
Dental Emergencies and what to do to be safe
1/10/2022
Dental Emergencies and what to do to be safe
1/10/2022
Why It Is Important to Make Sure Your Dental Records Are Always Up to Date
12/23/2021
How Do I Get Rid of Bad Breath
12/10/2021
Three-Way Plan to Stop Sugar Cravings
11/22/2021
The Benefits of Smiling: How It Affects Your General Health
11/8/2021
What Happens at Dental Checkups
10/25/2021
Dental Crowns and How They Help Your Teeth
10/11/2021
No Matter How Many Original Teeth You Have, You Need to Take Care of Them
9/21/2021
Environmentally Friendly Dental Products Are Options to Consider
9/6/2021
What Tannins Do That Stain the Teeth
8/23/2021
Open Mouth Breathing Can Leave Lasting Damage in Your Mouth
8/9/2021
Your Mouth Tells You If You Need to Improve Your Brushing Technique
7/26/2021
Tips for Caring for a Brand New Filling
7/12/2021
Causes of Scurvy
6/21/2021
Not Treating Dental Issue Could Lead to System Body Damage
6/7/2021
How a Tooth Can Go Numb
5/24/2021
Typical Causes of Yellowing Teeth
5/10/2021
Why Energy Drinks Are Bad for Your Teeth
4/26/2021
What to Eat During and After Oral Cancer Treatment
4/12/2021
How to Take Care of Your Dentures
3/22/2021
What Causes Brittle Teeth?
3/8/2021
Restore Your Complete Smile With a Dental Bridge
2/22/2021
How Being Sick Puts a Strain on Your Teeth
2/8/2021
Winter Toothaches Why it Happens and How to Deal with It
1/25/2021
Causes of Bad Breath Even After Brushing
1/11/2021

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