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Due to the current changes (Delta Variant) in the pandemic, our office will continue to remain our COVID-19 protocols at all times to ensure the safety of our patients. We will do our best to protect those individuals who are both vaccinated and not vaccinated. While we do our very best, we would like our patients to keep the following protocols in mind: 1. Please report to the front desk if you or any of your family members have experienced any covid- 19 related symptoms and all travel history. 2. If you arrived early, please check in with the front desk and remain in your car to reduce crowding in the waiting room. 3. When you enter the office, please follow the protocols instructed by all staff members. 4. Please wear a mask and maintain social distance when in the waiting room. 由于新冠病毒的变种 Delta Variant,我们诊所将继续保持我们的 COVID-19 协议,以确保我们患者的安全。我们将尽最大努力保护那些接种过疫苗或未接种疫苗的人。在我们尽最大努力的同时,我们也希望我们的患者能牢记以下协议. 1. 如果您或您的任何家人有任何与 COVID-19 相关的症状和所有旅行史,请向前台报告。 2. 如果您提前到达,请向前台登记并留在您的车内等候,以减少等候室的拥挤程度。 3. 当您进入诊所时,请遵守所有工作人员的指示。 4. 在等候期间, 请戴口罩和保持社交距离

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  • Toothaches
    Category: Dental Problems

    Simple toothaches can often be relieved by rinsing the mouth to clear it of debris and other matter. Sometimes, a toothache can be caused or aggravated by a piece of debris lodged between the tooth and another tooth. Avoid placing an aspirin between your tooth and gum to relieve pain, because the dissolving

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  • Wisdom Teeth
    Category: Dental Problems

    Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars that erupt in the back corners of the upper and lower normal adult mouth. Unfortunately, most people experience problems from wisdom teeth; in most cases, this is because the teeth erupt too close to existing permanent teeth, causing crowding, improper

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  • Gum Disease (Gingivitis)
    Category: Dental Problems

    Gingivitis is the medical term for early gum disease, or periodontal disease. In general, gum disease can be caused by long-term exposure to plaque, the sticky but colorless film on teeth that forms after eating or sleeping. Gum disease originates in the gums, where infections form from harmful bacteria

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  • Oral Cancer
    Category: Dental Problems

    Oral cancer is one of the most common cancers today and has one of the lowest survival rates, with thousands of new cases being reported each year. Fewer than half of all people diagnosed with oral cancer are ever cured. Moreover, people with many forms of cancer can develop complications—some of

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  • Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)
    Category: Dental Problems

    Teeth grinding, also called bruxism, is often viewed as a harmless, though annoying, habit. Some people develop bruxism from an inability to deal with stress or anxiety. However, teeth grinding can literally transform your bite relationship and worse, severely damage your teeth and jaws over long

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  • Plaque
    Category: Dental Problems

    Plaque is a film of bacteria that forms on your teeth and gums after eating foods that produce acids. These foods may include carbohydrates (starches and sugars), such as candy and cookies, and starchy foods such as bread, crackers, and cereal. Tooth decay, commonly known as cavities, occurs when

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  • Lacerations and Cuts
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    Any kind of cut to your face and the delicate soft tissues inside your mouth should be addressed immediately in order to prevent further tissue damage and infection. If a traumatic injury involves a broken facial bone such as the jaw, nose, chin or cheek, maxillofacial surgery may be required. With

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  • Sensitive Teeth
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    If you wince with pain after sipping a hot cup of coffee or chewing a piece of ice, chances are that you suffer from "dentin hypersensitivity," or more commonly, sensitive teeth. Hot and cold temperature changes cause your teeth to expand and contract. Over time, your teeth can develop microscopic

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  • Bad Breath (halitosis)
    Category: Dental Problems

    An estimated sixty-five percent of Americans have bad breath. Over forty-million Americans have "chronic halitosis," which is persistent bad breath. Ninety percent of all halitosis is of oral, not systemic, origin. Americans spend more than $1 billion a year on over the counter halitosis products,

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  • Dry Mouth
    Category: Dental Problems

    Saliva is one of your body's natural defenses against plaque because it acts to rinse your mouth of cavity-causing bacteria and other harmful materials. Dry mouth (also called Xerostomia) is a fairly common condition that is caused by diminished saliva production. People with medical conditions, such

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  • Fluorosis
    Category: Dental Problems

    Fluorosis is a condition in which your body has been exposed to too much fluoride. In normal doses (typically found in a safe drinking water system and an ADA-approved toothpaste), fluoride is a healthy compound that promotes strong teeth, which has the ability to fight cavities and other problems. But

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  • Diabetes
    Category: Dental Problems

    People living with diabetes are vulnerable to a host of systemic problems in their entire body. Unfortunately, the mouth and teeth are not immune from such problems, and many diabetics with oral problems go undiagnosed until conditions become advanced. Infections and other problems such as receding

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  • Jaw Disorders
    Category: Dental Problems

    People who grind their teeth can sometimes develop a serious problem with their jaw, which left untreated, can adversely affect the teeth, gums and bone structures of the mouth. One of the most common jaw disorders is related to a problem with the temporomandibular joint, the joint that connects your

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  • Cavities and Tooth Decay
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    What Is Tooth Decay? Tooth decay is caused by a variety of things; in medical terms, cavities are called caries, which are caused by long-term destructive forces acting on tooth structures such as enamel and the tooth's inner dentin material. These destructive forces include frequent exposure to

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  • Canker/Cold Sores
    Category: Dental Problems

    People sometimes confuse canker sores and cold sores, but they are completely unrelated. Both can be painful, but knowing the differences can help you keep them in check. A canker sore is typically one that occurs on the delicate tissues inside your mouth. It is usually light-colored at its base and

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  • Bulimia Nervosa
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    People with eating disorders can suffer from oral health problems as well. This is because many of the behaviors associated with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa—such as binge eating, self-induced vomiting, and use of diuretics or laxatives—cause changes in the mouth.  For example, repeated

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