Highland Oak Dental Family Dentistry Blog

Wisdom Tooth Removal Recovery

January 29, 2021

An impacted wisdom tooth will involve a serious surgical procedure; thus, post-operative care is important to the success of your treatment. One of the best ways for this treatment to be free of pain, infections, and complications is proper maintenance and post-operative care. Why is Post-Operative Care Important When the tooth is removed, blood will […]

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How to Avoid Tooth Decay?

January 18, 2021

What is Tooth decay? Each time you eat food, you are at risk of developing tooth decay. Tooth decay is a common oral health issue that occurs when the outer layers of the teeth start to dissolve due to the acids created by bacteria from the food particles left in your mouth. Tooth decay is […]

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Dos and Don’ts After a Tooth Extraction

January 5, 2021

Dental experts know that most patients have never undergone any type of surgery before. And if teeth extractions is a patient’s first surgical experience, they will spend a lot of time teaching patients what to and not to do after this General dentistry treatments. Here’s some of the do’s and don’ts to help you prepare […]

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Benefits of Dental Bridges

December 22, 2020

What are the Benefits of Teeth Bridges? If you’re having second thoughts about Dental Bridges and is considering conventional removable dentures then let’s discuss why dental bridges are better for you. Superior Esthetics – Removable dentures are known to get stained easily; thus, losing its esthetics very quickly. We provide high quality bridges that not only […]

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Do I need a root canal therapy

December 17, 2020

Did your dentist recommend an endodontic therapy for you? Actually, a lot of teeth have been saved because of endodontic treatment every year. Root canal is a kind of dental treatment that not only relieves dental pain, but saves the patient’s teeth. Patients will normally need this treatment whenever there is infection, or inflammation in […]

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The Importance of Dental Exams and Cleaning

February 2, 2020

How often do you visit your dentist? Many people don’t know realize the importance of visiting their dental professional at least twice a year. The frequency of the visit will increase when patients experience issues with their teeth. Aside from treating tooth decay, did you know that specialists can also help to prevent it from […]

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Wisdom Teeth Removal Post-Operative Care

January 25, 2020

Extraction of a wisdom teeth can take time to heal if proper care is not taken.  To avoid any type of pain, infections and further problems, proper and extra special care must be taken after surgery. Learn more about Wisdom Teeth Removal Why is Post-Operative Care Essential? Oozing, swelling and pain may be expected in […]

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Don’t Ignore Receding Gums

January 12, 2020

Did you know that your dental and oral health are connected? The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research states that the mouth is the mirror of health and disease. Your mouth acts as an early warning system of poor health. Our mouths contain a lot of bacteria – the harmless bacteria and bacteria that […]

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5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Starting an Invisalign Treatment

January 12, 2020

With the growth in technology, all the dental procedures have become easy to perform and one can get beautiful teeth without suffering much like before when traditional braces were used. The most significant benefit of Invisalign over the traditional braces is that it does not require the teeth to be covered with metallic wire. Invisalign […]

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How Did I Get A Cavity?

December 31, 2019

Have you ever been to your specialist’s office and found out that you have a cavity? If so, did you wonder how it is formed? Did you know that cavities form in stages, or that you might be able to reverse your cavity before it’s too severe?   You see, after you eat, your teeth […]

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