Dentistry in the Digital Age Posted on June 27th, 2024 Technology has changed nearly every aspect of human life and modern society. New tools, programs, and education can greatly improve your healthcare, too! Let’s say you need any kind of standard dental restoration for a cracked or missing tooth. From x-rays and impressions to surgery […]
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Have a Mouth Sore? What is it and How to Treat it Posted on May 27th, 2024 Almost all of us have dealt with pain in or around our mouths because of a cold sore or canker sore in our lives. But do you really know the difference between these two ailments? Here Main Street
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Integrative Orthodontics for Kids Posted on May 13th, 2024 Dr. Dow at Main Street Dental finds integrative orthodontics for children a fascinating subject that many people may not know about, and today we’d like to give you a brief overview of some of the benefits. We used to have plenty of room for all our
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“Buy-Up” Dental Insurance: A Little Extra Protection Posted on April 27th, 2024 When it comes to dental insurance, it seems like there can be as many (or more) questions as there are answers. Even when you are fortunate enough to have dental insurance, navigating its use can still be very confusing. Many people don’t give
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Everything You Need to Know About Gum Disease Posted on April 13th, 2024 Did you know half of Americans have gum disease? Gum disease happens when bacteria gets trapped below the gum line and damages the soft tissue. In its most advanced stages the bacteria cause bone and tooth loss. If it’s been a while
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Does Your Chewing Gum Fight Tooth Decay? Posted on March 27th, 2024 Avid gum chewers rejoice! Your love for the sticky, stretchy stuff can be beneficial for your oral health—depending on its ingredients. If you’re chewing gum with artificial sweeteners such as sorbitol, sucralose, aspartame, or mannitol, it’s true you’re avoiding traditional sugar, but your
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A Complete Guide for Keeping Braces Clean Posted on March 13th, 2024 Whether you are a child or an adult, you may find yourself in the dentist’s office getting the news that you need braces. It’s not something you may be excited about, but the fact is, braces may be necessary to give you the
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I’d Rather Have a Root Canal Posted on February 27th, 2024 Have you ever heard someone say, “I would rather have a root canal”? Most of us are used to hearing root canals compared to some genuinely unpleasant circumstances, but Main Street Dental would like to set the record straight and talk about how root
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Mail-Order Braces: Buyer Beware Posted on February 13th, 2024 Mail-order braces are a controversial dental topic, and Dr. James Dow of Main Street Dental weighs in today. Direct-to-consumer orthodontics companies make many appealing promises—no dental visits, aligners delivered to your door, and lower costs. But are the risks worth it? Not according to this consumer
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An Orthodontics Overview Posted on January 27th, 2024 The root word “ortho” means “straight or upright.” Orthodontics— you guessed it – help make your teeth straight. But oh, how it can do so much more! A lovely smile with straight teeth and an even bite is equal parts functional and beautiful – and thanks to
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