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Healthy Resolutions for Healthy Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 27, 2022
Every January 1st, you have your resolutions ready. No more nail biting. Lose ten pounds. Stop smoking. None of us are happy about those annoying bad habits we’ve picked up
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Periodontics and Braces Treatment
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 20, 2022
Most people think braces are all about their teeth. While it is true orthodontics is meant to move your teeth into proper position, there's more to it than that. To
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Sealants: What are they and how do they help?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 13, 2022
Molars are made up of canyons, caves, pits, and seemingly endless caverns that are a breeding ground for decay. The protective solution is a sealant. When done correctly, a sealant
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Dental X-rays and Your Child
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 06, 2022
We’re parents, so we worry. It comes with the job description! That’s why we make sure our children use toothbrushes with soft bristles and apply just the right amount of
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How much calcium does my child need?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 29, 2022
When you were a kid, your parents may have told you to drink milk to build strong bones and grow tall and strong. Now that you have children of your
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Thanksgiving Trivia
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 22, 2022
At Latta Family Dentistry we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit smarter
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Top Reasons People Choose Veneers
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 15, 2022
Dental veneers are a way to correct and transform your smile by using “contact lens”-thin shells of porcelain or ceramic material and bonding them to the front of your teeth.
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Treating Gum Disease with Antibiotics
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 08, 2022
Why does gum disease develop? Our mouths are home to bacteria, which form a film called plaque. Plaque sticks to the surfaces of our teeth, at the gumline, and can
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November Marks National Diabetes Awareness Month
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 01, 2022
Diabetes is a chronic disease that increases the risk for many serious health problems, including severe gum disease. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and it’s a great time for us
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Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 25, 2022
All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over
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How long will a root canal last?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 18, 2022
According to the American Association of Endodontists, root canals have a success rate of over 95% and in most cases they last a lifetime.
There are a few factors that ensure
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What's in toothpaste and how does it work?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 11, 2022
the doctor and our team recommend that you brush your teeth two to three times a day, for at least two minutes each time. But have you ever wondered what’s
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Year-End Insurance Reminder
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 04, 2022
the doctor, as well as our team at Latta Family Dentistry, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of the
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Just What Is a Cavity, Anyway?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 27, 2022
So you might be wondering, just what are cavities? How do we get them? What do they do to our teeth? How can we prevent them? Let’s talk!
Our teeth need
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Dentin Tooth Sensitivity Treatments
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 20, 2022
Dentine hypersensitivity can be described as a sharp and sudden pain caused by cold food and beverages. It’s present in more than half the population and result from receding gums
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Whitening Teeth with Braces
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 13, 2022
Now that you are working hard to improve your dental health and appearance with your braces, it might seem like a logical time to whiten your teeth as well. But
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