Allred Dentistry

Periodontal abscess treatment

Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment of a Periodontal Abscess

Seeking Treatment for a Periodontal Abscess While dental abscesses are often invisible from the surface, periodontal abscesses are immediately recognizable, even if you don’t know much about them. They generally appear on your gums as ...
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Stop gum disease by deep cleaning your teeth

How a Deep Cleaning Helps Halt Gum Disease

Regaining Gum Health With Periodontal Therapy When it comes to protecting your oral health, the best thing you can do is to practice a great oral hygiene routine. Brushing your teeth, flossing, and using mouthwash ...
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You dental crown doesn't have to stand out

7 Uses for a Natural Looking Dental Crown

Our smiles are important for many reasons, but perhaps more important than your smile is a healthy mouth. If you have worn down, cracked, discolored, decayed, or misshapen teeth, the chances are that your mouth ...
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Professional teeth whitening at home

Professional Teeth Whitening: Do It Yourself at Home

Professional teeth whitening has become increasingly popular recently, especially as patients have learned that at-home kits purchased from convenience stores aren’t very effective. And since your smile is so important for self-confidence and your overall ...
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Root canals save teeth

How Root Canals Have Saved Millions of Teeth Per Year

Saving Smiles With Root Canal Therapy Tooth loss is a big issue that impacts the smiles of most adults over the age of 30. Sometimes teeth have to be extracted because of an injury or ...
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Endodontist vs. regular dentist

What’s the Difference Between an Endodontist and a Regular Dentist?

An Introduction to Endodontics Have you ever heard of endodontics or an endodontist? The world of dentistry has many different categories of care, such as pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, and orthodontics. The field of endodontics ...
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Details on dentures

Full-Mouth, Partial, and Implant-Supported Dentures: What You Need To Know

Exploring Three Types of Dentures Tooth loss is a common issue that many adults face, especially as they grow older. The CDC describes severe tooth loss as having eight teeth or fewer, and their statistics ...
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Regular dental checkups can save you money

The Top 7 Reasons You Need Regular Dental Checkups

Getting regular dental checkups is vitally essential to your health. However, many patients don’t come in to see us as often as they should. The American Dental Association (ADA) suggests that you schedule a routine ...
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Dental veneer FAQ

Top 10 Dental Veneer Questions Our Patients Ask

We’ve got answers to your top 10 dental veneer FAQs! If you have questions about dental veneers or the dental veneer process, you aren’t alone. Many people have heard of veneers and know they are ...
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Tips to keep periodontal disease at bay

5 Ways to Prevent Periodontal Disease

According to the American Dental Association, periodontitis, otherwise known as gum disease, is an infection of the gums and a major cause of tooth loss in adults. Experts estimate that gum disease affects nearly half ...
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Holiday recipes that won't compromise your health

Healthy Holiday Recipes Your Family Will Love

The countdown to the winter holidays is on. And if you are signed up to host a holiday meal this year, you’re probably counting attendees and chairs while wondering what to make. Since you’ve made ...
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Time to wash your hands

Are You Part of the 5% Who Wash Their Hands Correctly?

It takes five steps and 20 seconds to clean hands. Did you know that it only takes 20 seconds of your time to greatly reduce your chances of catching an illness? From something as serious ...
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