There Are Two Types of Implants the ADA Considers to Be Safe: Endosteal Implants & Subperiosteal Implants

Have you been considering replacing one or more missing teeth with dental implants? Implants are the next best thing to your natural teeth, offering a durable, incredibly natural looking and feeling restorative solution. The American Dental Association considers endosteal and subperiosteal implants to be safe and effective procedures. What Are Endosteal Implants? Endosteal implants are…

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How the Intraoral Camera Helps My Dentist Diagnose Any Problems

X-rays offer an excellent diagnostic tool for oral health issues. However, with the intraoral camera available at Avalon Dental Care, we can now accurately assess all your dental needs to a greater extent, allowing us to unveil dental problems in areas of your mouth that x-rays cannot show. What Are Intraoral Cameras? An intraoral camera…

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Conditions Treated by Oral Surgery

There are many reasons why patients need to seek oral surgical treatment. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are dental specialists who treat diseases, injuries and defects in the head, neck, mouth, and face. Following are some of the most common conditions requiring treatment by oral surgery: Removing Wisdom Teeth: Otherwise known as third molars, wisdom teeth…

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What Not to Do After Getting a Filling

Dental fillings are common dental procedures to treat tooth decay. While many patients understand what to do after getting a filling, some may not be aware of practices to avoid. Following are things you should not do after getting your filling. Avoid Chewing While Your Mouth Is Numb After getting your filling, your mouth will…

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How Does Smoking Affect Your Oral Health?

Everyone knows smoking is harmful to your health, but did you know it is also a primary contributor to dental problems? Smoking can affect almost every organ of your body, so it’s not surprising that it is also harmful to your oral health. Whether you smoke cigarettes or use any other tobacco product, the fact…

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What Are Dental Implants?

Are you missing one or more of your teeth? You are not alone. Millions of Americans suffer from tooth loss due to periodontal disease, severe tooth decay, or injury. For years, the only tooth replacements available were dentures and bridges. Today, advances in restorative dentistry enable you to replace your teeth with the next best…

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Can You Really Relax in a Dentist’s Chair?

Does the thought of undergoing dental procedures leaving you tensing up with fear? If so, you are not alone. Dental anxiety is more prevalent than you may realize. We at Avalon Dental Care offer sedation dentistry to help alleviate your fears and to make your visits pleasant and stress-free. You can trust that your comfort…

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How Does Tooth Whitening Work?

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Have you ever longed for a bright, white, attention-grabbing smile? Rest assured, you are not alone. One of the quickest ways to rid you of dull, stained, yellow teeth and transform your smile is through professional tooth whitening treatments. Get a bright white smile today using one of the latest and most sought-after trends in…

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How Do Dental Implants Work?

Have you wondered what it would be like to have natural looking teeth once again? If the thought using dentures for the rest of your life makes you uneasy, you’ll be happy to know that that there are options available. If you are looking for tooth restoration that looks, feels, and functions just like your…

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Is Nitrous Oxide Sedation Safe?

Does the thought of stepping into a dentist’s office make you tense up with fear? Dental Sedation has advanced considerably and now offers several safe options for patients who suffer from dental anxiety. Many people are so phobic of dental procedures that they’d prefer to put up with pain, rather than seek the help they…

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