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We’ve all experienced dry mouth, whether as the result of sleeping with our mouths open, dehydration, or taking certain medications. For most of us, experiencing a dry mouth is just a once in a [...]

How much do you know about wisdom teeth? You may know that wisdom teeth typically come in our late teens and early 20s. When your wisdom teeth come in, it can be quite painful because your mouth [...]

Even after years of treating patients, Dr. Ben Kacos is often surprised to hear some of the dental myths that are floating around. Some of the same myths tend to make the rounds, despite there [...]

Do you always have a pack of gum in your purse, car, or desk? Believe it or not, your dentist is likely to encourage your sugar-free gum-chewing habit. There are several benefits to chewing [...]

In an ideal world, we would all schedule our six-month checkups and cleanings, attend them and find that our teeth are in perfect health. But, life gets busy with work, family, and keeping up [...]

The impairment or loss of even just one tooth can affect your self-esteem and daily routine adversely. Luckily, restorative dentistry is available to offer cosmetic and functional impacts to [...]

A dental bridge, as the name suggests, fills the gap created by missing teeth and restores your smile once again to enhance your appearance. A smile is that physical feature which remains the [...]

The practice of dentistry and dental technology has come a long way. Dentistry has gone from excruciating treatment to a couple of very relaxing hours in a comfortable environment. But still, [...]

When it comes to dental pain, one of the first steps that should be taken is to see your dentist. However, dental pain can happen at any time and your dentist might not be available. Therefore, [...]

Many patients are often curious about what could happen if they put off getting dental implants and how long they can wait. These thoughts are usually triggered by fear and anxiety about the [...]