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By Aspen Dental What Causes Jaw Pain & How to Avoid It What Causes Jaw Pain & How to Avoid It If you’re suffering from jaw pain, you’re not alone! Approximately one out of every eight people suffers from jaw pain. Also referred to as temporomandibular joint disorder, jaw pain can be caused by many…

By Aspen Dental What Kind of Tooth Brush Is Right For You? What Kind of Tooth Brush Is Right For You?             If you’ve ever gone to the store to buy a new toothbrush, you were probably intimidated by just how many different kinds of toothbrushes there are. How do you know which is the…

By Aspen Dental 10 Common Things That Can Ruin Your Teeth, it Might Surprise You!   Everybody knows that eating too much candy and sugar is bad for your teeth, but there are actually many more things that can damage your teeth. And some of them you would never expect!   1. Snacking- Constant snacking…

By Aspen Dental When Should You Replace Your Toothbrush? Consider this scenario: you brush your teeth twice a day, floss every day, and take good care of your teeth, but they still aren’t as clean as you want them to be. You wonder what you might be doing wrong. The answer may be in your…

By Aspen Dental Oil Pulling You may have heard of oil pulling recently, but did you know it is not just a new trend? Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic dental technique to improve oral health and people have been using it for thousands of years. Some even believe it can be used to cure…

By Aspen Dental Leukoplakia is an oral condition in which whites spots appear inside the mouth and cannot be wiped away. Research has not yet determined the precise cause of leukoplakia, but doctors suspect tobacco of any kind (smoked, dipped, or chewed). Dipped or chewed tobacco can cause leukoplakia in the area of the mouth…

By Aspen Dental If you’ve ever hidden your smile from the world because it’s “too gummy”, you may benefit from a gum lift. Also known as gingivoplasty, a gum lift is a procedure using soft tissue lasers to remove and reshape gum tissue to create a more attractive smile. You could also consider a gum…

By Aspen Dental Regular Dental Visits Many people have anxiety when going to the dentist. But when it comes to taking care of your teeth, avoiding the dentist will only cause more problems and cost more money. The longer you wait before visiting the dentist, the more bacteria will grow on your teeth and cause…

By Aspen Dental Dental Care and Pregnancy Expecting mothers are often concerned about the safety of having dental work done while they are pregnant. Fortunately, almost all dental procedures are completely safe to undergo during pregnancy. In fact, it is highly recommended that pregnant women continue to have regular dental checkups while pregnant. A woman’s…

By Aspen Dental Special needs dentistry Most dentists are trained to provide dental care for special needs, but not all specialize in special needs dentistry. Dental patients with special needs include those who are physically handicapped, mentally disabled, elderly or aging, as well as those who have a weakened immune system or complex medical problems,…