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Yes, we’re blaming the COVID-19 pandemic on yet another problem: Poor Dental Health
Before the pandemic, Dr. Claypoole, DMD and dental hygienist Julia Krenzel were routinely treating their patients every six months– tracking and filling new cavities in stages 1 and 2 of the tooth decay process. Now, a little more than two years later, dental side-effects of the COVID-19 stay-at-home lifestyle have taken over. At home snacking…
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Gentle Dental at Design That Smile
The most common trigger for dental anxiety resides from fear of pain. A lot of people assume that pain and dentistry go hand in hand which is not always the case! Oftentimes, dental work LOOKS more painful than it actually is. At Design That Smile, Dr. Claypoole, DMD and dental hygienist Julia have over 40+…
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Is Dental Anxiety Affecting Your Confidence?
Recent surveys from the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry found that 71% of women and 58% of men agreed that teeth are the first thing they notice in a potential partner. When thinking about everyday scenarios such as socializing with friends, going on dates or a first job interview, we want to be as confident…
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Teeth and Success: How Regular Dental Visits Make Your Life Better
First impressions mean a lot when it comes to dating, job interviews, and meeting new people in general. Visiting your dentist at least twice a year for a cleaning or at the appropriate time when you need dental work done can be the deciding factor in how people treat you on a regular basis. The…
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Prevention Now Can Help Prevent Serious Problems Later!
At Design That Smile, our experienced, dedicated dental staff happily clean and examine more than eight patients daily. Within that group, at least half of those patients show early signs of gum (periodontal) disease. After their thorough cleaning and full exam, we always consciously remind them to: Schedule a minimum of two 2 dental cleanings…
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Good Oral Health May Help Prevent Heart Disease
Studies show that there is a correlation between poor oral health and heart disease…so, you may want to think twice before skipping or putting off your next scheduled dental check-up and cleaning. Over the most recent years, there have been many cases that correlate heart disease with poor oral health. As a dental practice, this…
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Bad Breath? There are Ways to Improve the Odor.
First, Know What Causes Bad Breath! Bad breath, aka Halitosis is caused by odor producing bacteria in your mouth that requires dental care to maintain it. This specific bacterium ignites a sulfur-like smell that, let’s face it, doesn’t taste or smell good for anyone! (Insert playful image of “bad breath”) Improve Your Dental Hygiene Bad…
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Wisdom Teeth
Your wisdom teeth are the last adult teeth to grow into your mouth. Depending on the size of your mouth, these “last minute teeth” as our staff at Design That Smile like to call them, can cause a number of painful problems for the surrounding area of the mouth. Common problems associated with wisdom teeth…
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Teeth Grinding
Since 2019 the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic has caused our stress levels to significantly skyrocket, causing an unconscious coping mechanism– teeth grinding! Our dental office alone has noticed an increased need for our custom “at night mouth guards” to protect our patients from painful teeth grinding wear and tear such as: cracked/chipped teeth, tooth…
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Are Your Teeth Sensitive?
Your teeth become sensitive when your tooth enamel becomes worn down or your tooth roots become prematurely exposed. Other factors such as cavities, cracked teeth, worn down dental fillings or gum disease are more extreme reasons why your teeth are sensitive. Teeth sensitivity will not go away on its own until you figure out what…
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