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Understanding the Causes of Cold and Canker Sores
On and off one might be faced with ailments that can be painful and hard to bear. Mouth sores are one such problem that not only are painful but inconveniences you in your daily life, while eating or simply talking. Mouth sores typically can be of two types, cold sores and canker sores. Though the nature of the ailment is the same, their causes may be attributed to different reasons and health conditions. Difference between a cold sore and a canker sore Cold Sores Cold sores typically form outside the mouth and happen as the name depicts due...
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Choosing the Right Toothbrush
It is fairly common for people to think that a toothbrush is just a toothbrush and it doesn’t matter which kind you use, but in reality each person should carefully select their toothbrush. There are many things to look for when selecting a tooth brush. What to look for in a toothbrush: The first thing to note is that a toothbrush should be replaced roughly every 1-3 months. Doing this will ensure the quality of the bristles and their effectiveness of removing plaque from your teeth. Most people have varying sized teeth. This is something...
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What You Can Do to Prevent Dry Socket
Many people take good care of their teeth but for whatever reason may have to have a tooth pulled. While many people just experience discomfort for a brief period following this procedure there are times when it does not go away. If this happens it is likely something called dry socket has occurred. What is dry socket? The hole in the bone that a tooth sits in is known as a socket. When a tooth is pulled the socket becomes open.vThe natural response of the body is to create a blood clot so that tissue can eventually grow over and protect that...
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Causes and Remedies for Bad Breath
Taking care of ourselves is one of the most important things that we can do. While we may not realize it, we still fall short or become lazy in some areas that concern it. One of these areas is our mouths. Many of us take pretty good care of our teeth by brushing them every day, but fail to take care of the rest of our mouths. As a result it can manifest itself as bad breath (known as halitosis). Bad breath isn’t just caused by eating too much garlic at lunch or forgetting to use some mouthwash before heading out; it can be a sign of...
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Top Ten Non-Candy Treats for Halloween
Dr. Wagner’s Top Ten Non-Candy Treats for Halloween Consider passing one of these items to trick-or-treaters instead of candy this year. 1. Sugar-free gum 2. Glow sticks 3. Bracelets 4. Temporary Tattoos 5. Microwave popcorn packs (Halloween-themed available) 6. Bubbles 7. Monster Teeth 8. Bouncy Balls 9. Vouchers for Local Restaurants 10. Halloween...
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Halloween Candy Buy Back
Trade in your Halloween treats for cash at Wagner Dental’s Third Annual Halloween Candy Buy Back! At Wagner Dental 2045 Village Center Circle (next to the Summerlin Library) for further information / directions call the office at (702) 878-5599 Receive $1 for every pound of candy you bring in and 1 ticket to participate in our prize raffle. Prizes include iPod shuffle, gift certificates, and a Sonicare toothbrush.* Click here to visit the Facebook Event. Drs. Ron and Kent Wagner will then donate the candy to our troops overseas through...
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Tips for Preventing Cavities
Protecting your teeth has become easier than ever with today’s advanced technologies in both the medical and dental field. Science has cracked the code and discovered the many secrets to protecting your smile. One of the easiest and most effective ways to keep your teeth healthy is preventing cavities. Tips for Preventing Cavities Brush Your Teeth One of the easiest ways to prevent cavities is very obvious; brush your teeth. It’s not always possible to brush your teeth after meals, but when you can you should always take time out of your...
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A Painless Method of Pearly White Teeth
Your smile is your most precious possession. You can win your way with that winning smile of yours that reveals a perfect set of shiny white teeth. You can maintain the whiteness throughout life with the help of Zoom whitening. Zoom whitening is the most advanced in technology when it comes to giving your teeth the much needed shine. What causes discoloration? Often your teeth may get discolored due to a bad diet, or after effects of medication. Smoking or excessive consumption of caffeine based drinks can also lead to adamant stains that may...
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