Spilling soda on someone’s white shirt, telling an off-color joke at an inappropriate time, or sneezing chewed food all over the dinner table all pale in comparison to the socially unacceptable, embarrassing blunder of having ... bad breath! Five Possible Causes of Halitosis Poor oral hygiene practices. Failing to brush your teeth encourages anaerobic bacteria…
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The use of mini dental implants (MDIs) is on the rise. MDIs are about the diameter of a toothpick (1.8 to 2.9 millimeters with lengths between ten to 18 millimeters) and are primarily used to secure loose upper or lower dentures or partial dentures. MDIs are particularly useful for patients who suffer from osteoporosis or…
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When was the last time you paid Dr. Lisa Murray a visit? If you're like many people, chances are it was more than six months ago. We hear the reasons why people neglect regular dental visits all the time: lack of money or quality dental insurance, busy schedules, and fear. However, your twice-yearly checkups are…
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If you're considering getting an implant, you'll most certainly have questions for Dr. Lisa Murray. You might be wondering how a dental implant compares to a real tooth. Let's look at some of the differences between implants and natural teeth. It should be noted that one of the primary goals of implant dentistry is to…
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