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How long will a root canal last?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 19, 2023.
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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Five Things You Didn't Know About Cavities
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 12, 2023.
Most people know when they have a cavity—they can either see it on their tooth or... ouch! They can feel it! But there are certain things that many of our
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What was your favorite part of summer?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 05, 2023.
It's the end of summer, and fall is just around the corner. Soon the temperatures will cool down, the leaves will start to change, and the doctor and our team
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Women’s Medications and Dry Mouth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 29, 2023.
Women using medication to treat a variety of medical conditions are often unaware of the potential side effects. One common side effect of medications such as blood pressure medication, birth
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Happy Gums, Happy Heart!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 22, 2023.
Medical doctors and dental health professionals, like the doctor, have debated over the connection (or lack thereof) between gum disease and heart disease. While there still is no unanimous consensus
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Dental Emergencies while Traveling
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 15, 2023.
You’ve planned your dream vacation. Your reservations are made. You’re packed and ready. You’ve even scheduled a dental checkup at our Houston, Texas office to make sure you catch any
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Flossing Fact or Flossing Fiction?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 08, 2023.
Somewhere in a bathroom drawer or medicine cabinet, we all have one—that little plastic dental floss dispenser. And whether you use your floss every day (yay!), or have completely forgotten
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The Dog Days of Summer
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 01, 2023.
Here we are in the middle of the hottest time of the year. Yes, it’s the dog days of summer. But, wait—just what are “the dog days of summer,” anyway?
The
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Dental Visits Are Not So Bad
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 25, 2023.
Many people dread going to the dentist. Dental visits have the reputation of being painful and uncomfortable, and it is common for people to compare unfortunate situations such as having
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Three Reasons We're Fans of Fluoride
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 18, 2023.
Why all the fuss about fluoride? Your dentist recommends it, your toothpaste is formulated with it, most of our drinking water contains it. Just what is it about this mineral
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Root Canal FAQs
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 11, 2023.
Most people hear the word root canal and panic. With today’s state of the art equipment and improved local anesthetic devices, and some knowledge, a root canal does not have
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Summer Sports and Mouthguards
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 04, 2023.
School’s out and you’ve emptied your gym locker until next fall. But while you’re stowing away the football gear, the basketball warm-ups, the field hockey sticks, and all the other
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Protect Your Enamel from Dental Erosion
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 27, 2023.
We know that the foods we eat and drink can have a definite impact on our smiles. Staining is an unhappy side effect of many of our menu favorites. That’s
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How do I know if I need dentures?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 20, 2023.
The choice to get dentures is a permanent decision so there are several important factors you should take into consideration. Many people have teeth that are not able to be
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What are dental sealants, who should get them, and how long do they last?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 13, 2023.
Dental sealants are an excellent way to protect children’s teeth from tooth decay by coating them with a thin plastic material. Their teeth look and feel like normal, but they
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Getting Ready for Summer Sports
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 06, 2023.
With the warmer and longer days here, we know many of our patients at Browning Smile Design will be much more active in the summer. Though most of our patients
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