Thank you so much for joining us at our grand opening. We had great and unforgettable time together on this special day. Our team is now ready to provide the best care to the community. Looking forward to see you! Book a visit via our website or call us to get the best dental care!
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If you don’t use your dental insurance benefits before December 31st, you will lose them! November and December bring not only holidays, but also insurance benefit renewal time for most of the companies. Most dental plans run on a calendar year and have a yearly maximum amount that they’ll pay for both your preventative cleanings
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Aim the toothbrush at a 45 degree angle towards the gum line. Use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste. Use a gentle circular motion. Repeat on the inside surfaces. Use a light back and forth motion on the chewing surfaces. Spit out the toothpaste after brushing. You do not need to rinse, as the small amount of
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Proper flossing removes plaque and food particles in places where a toothbrush cannot easily reach — under the gumline and between your teeth. Because plaque build-up can lead to tooth decay and gum disease, daily flossing is highly recommended. To receive maximum benefits from flossing, use the following proper technique: 1. Starting with about 18
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The Toothbrush Song (to the tune of “Row,Row, Row Your Boat”) Brush, brush, brush your teethBrush them everyday.We put toothpaste on our brushTo help stop tooth decay. Floss, floss, floss your teeth.Floss them every day!Using the string to clean betweenKeeps the plaque away! Clean, clean, clean your teeth.Clean them every day!Your teeth will sparkle for
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The Canadian Dental Association suggests flossing once a day minimum to remove plaque and bacteria from the teeth that cannot be reached by a toothbrush. If we’re getting real with ourselves, were you consistently flossing once a day in 2018? Your answer we suspect is probably not. According to a recent study by USA today
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Have you been consistent with your two dental check ups a year? Having a teeth cleaning and dental examine bi-annually will ensure your teeth are in optimal condition and will identify any dental problems before they become worrisome. Schedule your bi-annual dental visits for yourself and your family and feel good that you are committing
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Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease and periodontitis, is caused when bacteria in plaque builds up between the gums and teeth. When the bacteria begin to grow, the gums surrounding the tooth can become inflamed. If left untreated, this inflammation can cause the gums and supporting bone structure to deteriorate. This can lead to gum recession, bone
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Dental x-rays are essential, preventative, diagnostic tools that provide valuable information not visible during a regular dental exam. In the mid 1980’s, digital x-rays became available in dentistry. After years of advancement and adjustment of this new technology, digital x-rays are becoming more popular in dental offices. At Glen Park Dental, we use the latest
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