Highland Oak Dental Family Dentistry Blog

How to care for your Dental Crown

November 26, 2018

Your new crown is a serious investment in restoring the damaged enamel of a tooth and restoring the full function and appearance of your mouth. Even though common crown materials like gold, base metals, and porcelain are not subject to tooth decay, they will still require daily, routine care. Without regular cleaning, the bacteria from […]

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What Causes Swollen Gums?

November 20, 2018

The gums are an essential part of your oral health. It is made of a firm and pink tissue made to cover the bones of your teeth. The tissue forms a seal to support the bones and provide protection against bacteria. It is important to take good care of them to achieve a healthy overall […]

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Daily Ways to Protect Your Teeth!

November 5, 2018

A welcoming pearly white smile makes a great first impression about a person. If you see a person whose teeth are crooked, yellowish and has bad breath when he or she speaks, you immediately know what kind of person they are. It’s nice to have a smile with pearly whites, but it does take some […]

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What Does Soda Do to Your Teeth?

November 1, 2018

Do you enjoy drinking soda? While it may be tasty, these sugary drinks can lead to obesity, type 2 diabetes, weight gain, and tooth decay. How Sugar Hurts The sugar in carbonated and even juice beverages interacts with the bacteria in your mouth and forms acid, which then attacks your teeth. Both regular and sugar-free […]

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ADA Dentist Pledge

March 29, 2016

Dr. Prakash is proud to be a member of the American Dental Association. Our patients truly appreciate the patient-first promise that he and other ADA dentists made as part of the association’s code of ethics. When a dentist joins the ADA, he or she makes five pledges in the ADA Principles of Ethics and Code […]

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5 Dental Tips for a Tooth-Healthy Thanksgiving

November 11, 2015

As Thanksgiving quickly approaches, it’s best to prepare the food as well as your smile for the holiday. The foods, treats, and deserts that cover the kitchen table are harmful to your smile, and it’s important that you do everything you can to protect your smile all while eating and enjoying your favorite foods. Some […]

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