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My child has canker sores! How can I help?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 21, 2021
According to the American Association of Pediatric Density, roughly one in five children suffers from canker sores. Canker sores are small sores that appear inside the cheeks, on the lips,
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Are My Child’s Baby Teeth on Schedule?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 14, 2021
Your darling three-month old is crying and fussy—can she be teething already? Or, your happy baby boy has just celebrated his first birthday—with only one tooth in that beautiful, gummy
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‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 07, 2021
It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no
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Amalgam Fillings vs. White Fillings
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 30, 2021
Many varieties of fillings are available at our LATTA, South Carolina office. Most people are familiar with traditional amalgam fillings: those big silver spots on top of teeth.
Made from a
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Thanksgiving
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 23, 2021
At Latta Family Dentistry, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the LATTA, South Carolina
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Whitening Before Veneers—A Bright Idea?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 16, 2021
It’s time. You’ve decided. You’re going to get veneers. Whether it’s to repair a cracked or chipped tooth, to cover discoloration brought on by a root canal or medical condition,
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How do I know if I’m at risk for oral cancer?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 09, 2021
Every year, over 50,000 North Americans are diagnosed with oral or throat cancer, which has a higher death rate than many other common cancers, including cervical cancer, testicular cancer, Hodgkin’s
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Cold Comfort
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 02, 2021
The sounds of the season are filling the air—falling leaves rustling along the sidewalk, football cheers, holiday greetings—and the coughs and sneezes of your fellow sufferers. Yes, it’s cold and
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A Routine Dental Procedure Saves This MLB Standout's Broken Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 27, 2021
During this year's baseball spring training, Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton got into a row with a steak dinner—and the beefsteak got the better of it. During his
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Category: Dental Procedures
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The Intriguing History of Halloween
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 26, 2021
Halloween is fast approaching, and the doctor wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is
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Dry Mouth and How to Treat It
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 19, 2021
In fancy medical terms, dry mouth is known as xerostomia. It’s really just what it sounds like: a condition in which you don’t have enough saliva to keep your mouth
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Follow These Tips for Cleaner and Healthier Teeth and Gums
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 17, 2021
It gradually dawned on our ancient ancestors that a healthy mouth was usually a clean one. To achieve that blessed oral state, they chewed on tree bark or employed
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Category: Oral Health
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What are the benefits of visiting a dentist regularly?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 12, 2021
Your regularly scheduled dental checkups with the doctor are not just meant to make your smile prettier and healthier. Your mouth’s health has an important impact on your overall physical
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Should You Take an Antibiotic Before Implant Surgery?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 07, 2021
Although getting an implant requires surgery, it's usually a minor affair. Chances are good that after just a few days recuperation you'll be back completely to your normal activities.
But
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Fall’s in the Air? Think Fall Dental Care
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 05, 2021
Whether you already miss the sun’s bright rays, or can’t wait for some cool, crisp weather and colorful leaves, summer is making way for fall. And the change of seasons
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Symptoms That Could Mean You Need a Root Canal
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 28, 2021
Every tooth packs a lot of layers in a very small area. The outer, visible part of our tooth, the crown, is covered in protective enamel, and the lower root
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