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Palatal Expansion Could Head Off Future Orthodontic Treatment
Author:
Joseph J. Thomas, DDS, PA - FL
People mainly identify orthodontics with braces. But while they’re a major part of it, braces aren’t the only way this important dental specialty can make a difference in a person’s
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Why a Bonded Retainer Might be a Better Choice After Braces
Author:
Joseph J. Thomas, DDS, PA - FL
A lot of time and effort goes into straightening your smile. But there’s a possibility it might not stay that way—and all that hard work could be lost. The same
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Why You Should Floss Around the Implants Supporting Your Bridge
Author:
Joseph J. Thomas, DDS, PA - FL
We've been using bridges to replace missing teeth for decades. Now, recently-developed implant-supported bridges are even more dependable, promising greater durability and less interference with remaining natural teeth.But just like
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That Small Mouth Sore is Likely Nothing - but Still Have it Checked
Author:
Joseph J. Thomas, DDS, PA - FL
If you notice a small sore or a change in the appearance of the tissues inside your mouth, don’t panic. It’s likely a common, minor ailment that appears on a
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What Athletes Have to Tell Us About Oral Health
Author:
Joseph J. Thomas, DDS, PA - FL
Considering all the intensive conditioning, practice and training they do, most people would expect elite athletes to be… well… healthy. And that’s generally true — except when it comes to
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The 3 Top Ingredients That Make Your Toothpaste a Super Plaque Buster
Author:
Joseph J. Thomas, DDS, PA - FL
Human beings have known for millennia the importance of keeping teeth clean. Although we've only come to more fully understand dental plaque's role in dental disease in the last century,
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Not all Crowns are Alike - or Cost the Same
Author:
Joseph J. Thomas, DDS, PA - FL
All crowns are designed to restore functionality to a damaged tooth. But crowns can differ from one another in their appearance, in the material they’re made from, and how they
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3 Age-Related Dental Problems and what you can do About Them
Author:
Joseph J. Thomas, DDS, PA - FL
Like other aspects of our lives, aging can take a toll on our smile. Over a lifetime the effects of disease, teeth wearing and the foods we eat can cause
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Local Anesthesia Takes the Pain Out of Most Dental Work
Author:
Joseph J. Thomas, DDS, PA - FL
Long ago dental work could be painful and stressful—often for both patient and practitioner. Thankfully, that time is long past: today, most procedures are painless in large part due to
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Cleaning Around Implants Crucial to Protecting Them from Loss
Author:
Joseph J. Thomas, DDS, PA - FL
Unlike the natural tooth it replaces, a dental implant is impervious to decay. But don’t think that means you can relax your oral hygiene habits — even though the implant
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4 Reasons Why a Home Whitening Kit Might not be Right for You
Author:
Joseph J. Thomas, DDS, PA - FL
Do-it-yourself (DIY) whitening kits are a popular option for restoring a healthy shine to stained and dulled teeth. They're relatively safe and generally live up to their packaging claims.But a
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Cemented or Screwed: Which Implant Crown Attachment is Best for You?
Author:
Joseph J. Thomas, DDS, PA - FL
In the realm of restorative dentistry, dental implants are king. A dental implant can replace a tooth with a permanent, life-like restoration with a solid reputation for durability.Implants are also
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Practice Daily Oral Hygiene to Prevent Calcified Plaque Formation
Author:
Joseph J. Thomas, DDS, PA - FL
If you’ve ever heard your dentist or hygienist talk about “calculus,” they’re not referring to a higher branch of mathematics. The calculus on your teeth is something altogether different.Calculus, also
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Help Your Child Develop Good Oral Habits and Avoid Bad Ones
Author:
Joseph J. Thomas, DDS, PA - FL
We all have habits: things we do every day often without consciously thinking. Some of them are good; some not so much. And many of them took root in childhood.That's
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Let a Root Canal Relieve Your Pain
Author:
Joseph J. Thomas, DDS, PA - FL
A root canal can restore and stabilize a damaged tooth and ensure that your tooth’s natural structure remains intact and avoids extraction. Can a root canal help you?
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While Usually Benign, Lichen Planus Lesions Should Still be Examined
Author:
Joseph J. Thomas, DDS, PA - FL
If you’ve noticed a small sore in your mouth, it’s possible you have a non-contagious disease known as lichen planus. Although usually benign, it’s still a good idea to have
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