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Understanding the Procedure for Getting a Composite Filling

Getting a composite filling involves a simple, and usually quick dental procedure.  If you have ever had a cavity, there are several types of material that dentists use for fillings, including composite. In recent years, composite fillings have become preferable to amalgam, gold and silver.   Why do people need fillings? Dentists use fillings primarily to

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The Connection Between Oral Health and Overall Wellness

The quality of your oral health is connected to your physical wellness. The oral-systemic health connection impacts your body, medical costs, and quality of life. According to the Harvard School of Public Health, oral health and physical health are interdependent. Existing health conditions can increase the risk of oral disease. Conversely, poor oral health can

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Inlays and Onlays: What are they and when are they needed?

You may have heard the terms “inlays” and “onlays” from your dentist and wondered what they mean. Simply stated, they are a dental care treatment to repair cavities, tooth decay, wear from bite force, tooth trauma, and small fractures.  Inlays and onlays are similar to filings and crowns, but differ in the following ways:  Fillings

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