Cosmetic Dentistry Blog

Minerals in Water That Can Stain Your Teeth

Posted in: Dental Tips | March 14, 2010 at 3:20 pm , by Colonial Dental Group

Water is crucial to our existence. Every system in our bodies requires water to perform its function, from flushing toxins and carrying nutrients to vital organs, to keeping moisture levels consistent in our throats. In order to prevent dehydration and stay healthy, it is suggested we drink at least six...

TMD Aches vs. Migraines

Posted in: Oral Health | March 13, 2010 at 4:13 pm , by Colonial Dental Group

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The severe pain that comes from temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) is often confused for a migraine, but there are differences in both the causes and the body’s response to these forms of pain that need to be distinguished for a proper diagnosis. The neuromuscular dentists at Colonial Dental Group...

Dental Phobias

Posted in: General Dentistry | March 12, 2010 at 3:51 pm , by Colonial Dental Group

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Phobia, from the Greek phobos, means “morbid fear,” and as irrational as it may seem to others, a phobia is as real and intense to its sufferer as a rollercoaster ride. Dental phobias are often based on unpleasant or painful past experiences at a dental office. Maybe a sensitive tooth...

Sedation Dentistry

Posted in: Sedation Dentistry | March 11, 2010 at 3:46 pm , by Colonial Dental Group

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Proper oral hygiene, including regular visits to the dentist, is key to overall health. Small problems in oral health can cause larger, systemic issues if left untreated, and procrastinating until the problem becomes unbearable often means preventable damage has already been done. For many Americans though, fear and anxiety about...

Dental Myth Busters

Posted in: Myths About the Dentist | January 26, 2010 at 3:40 pm , by Colonial Dental Group

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All forms of medical practice acquire their fair share of myths throughout the ages. The science of dentistry is no safer from conspiracy theories and popular mythology than any other type of technology that continually advances and improves. Dealing with common dental myths is important for a number of reasons,...