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From Disgusting Goop to Digital Graphics

From Disgusting Goop to Digital Graphics

Oct 21, 2019

For those of you who are no stranger to the dental chair, you’re probably familiar with the “goop” used to take molds at the end of many appointments. Used frequently in dentistry, impression materials have the reputation of being bitter, messy...

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Electric Scooters: A quick way around town, or a quick trip to the ER?

Electric Scooters: A quick way around town, or a quick trip to the ER?

Oct 14, 2019

You know how your mom used to say “It’s all fun and games until someone pokes out an eye?” How about “It’s all fun and games until someone degloves their chin.”

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Antibiotic Prophylaxis For Patients With Breast Implants Prior To Dental Procedures

Antibiotic Prophylaxis For Patients With Breast Implants Prior To Dental Procedures

May 06, 2019

Dr. Scott Froum and Brittany Wall discuss the etiology of early- and late-stage breast implant infection as it relates to dental procedures and the rationale behind some plastic surgeons’ recommendations for antibiotic prophylaxis.

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Baking Soda and Abrasive Toothpastes

Baking Soda and Abrasive Toothpastes

Feb 25, 2019

Searching the Internet regarding brushing your teeth or whitening your teeth with baking soda, you’ll routinely see the claim that baking soda is VERY abrasive to use on your teeth – so if you use it, don’t use it every day. Baking soda is NOT abrasive.

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Cracked Tooth Syndrome

Cracked Tooth Syndrome

Feb 18, 2019

Unlike teeth with obvious fractures, teeth with cracked tooth syndrome usually have fractures that are too small to be seen on X-rays. Sometimes the fracture is below the gum line, making it even more difficult to identify.

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Good Sleep for a Healthy Brain

Good Sleep for a Healthy Brain

Feb 11, 2019

It ranks right up there with diet and exercise in terms of being vital to your health and well-being.

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Cold Sores

Feb 04, 2019

While there is nothing to be ashamed of, many cold sore sufferers feel embarrassed by their condition. The sores are very noticeable during speaking and eating, and cold sores can draw unwanted attention to daily interactions.

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Ouch! I Have a Canker Sore!!!

Ouch! I Have a Canker Sore!!!

Jan 28, 2019

If you get these, like I do, then you know how miserable it can be to enjoy a good meal, and in some cases, even have a conversation! You just don’t want to move your tongue, AT ALL!

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How Do Lasers Work in Dentistry?

How Do Lasers Work in Dentistry?

Jan 21, 2019

All lasers work by delivering energy in the form of light. When used for surgical and dental procedures, the laser acts as a cutting instrument or a vaporizer of tissue that it comes in contact with.

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6 Snacks That Are Bad For Teeth

6 Snacks That Are Bad For Teeth

Nov 08, 2018

That’s because they contain a lot sugar, and the bacteria in our mouth “eats” the sugar, produces a sticky acid that can cause tooth decay; especially when it adheres to teeth and isn’t brushed away.

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Oh No, My Child’s Tooth is Turning Dark!

Oh No, My Child’s Tooth is Turning Dark!

Oct 29, 2018

A child may have a primary baby tooth turn dark if he or she bumps and injures it. Usually this happens a few weeks after an accident. It will usually turn a gray or purple hue.

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We Are a Mercury Free Office

We Are a Mercury Free Office

Oct 24, 2018

Increased mercury release from dental amalgam restorations after exposure to electromagnetic fields as a potential hazard for hypersensitive people and pregnant women.

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Clear Aligners

Oct 17, 2018

Did you, like most of our patients that had Braces when they were younger, not wear your retainers? Did your upper and lower teeth crowd up?

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Have Brighter and Whiter Teeth!

Have Brighter and Whiter Teeth!

Oct 17, 2018

Sinsational Smile is the original 20-minute in-office teeth whitening system. Sinsational Smile uses fast and effective technology with patented pre-filled silicone tray.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED DENTAL QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Dental Questions

Mar 25, 2017

Everyone has questions about going to the dentist which is perfectly natural, at Capitol Premier Dental Group it’s our goal to help make your dental visit as informative and stress free as possible.

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