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Tips for a Whiter Smile
posted: Feb. 15, 2023.
Everyday life can take a toll on the whiteness of our teeth: Foods we love as well as soft drinks and coffee can stain them over time. Poor brushing and Read more
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Team Dark Chocolate
posted: Feb. 08, 2023.
Valentine’s Day is the holiday to celebrate all the treasured relationships in your life. It’s a time to honor love in all shapes and forms with cards, social gatherings, and Read more
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February is Heart Month
posted: Feb. 01, 2023.
The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been Read more
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Oral Cancer
posted: Jan. 25, 2023.
the doctor and our team want you to have the healthiest possible smile in the healthiest possible body. Oral cancer can affect the mouth, tongue, throat and jaw. Early detection Read more
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At Home vs In Office Teeth Whitening Procedures
posted: Dec. 08, 2021.
Since we look at our teeth every day, there's a good chance that you noticed your smile is not as bright as you would like it to be. If you're Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Love and Hip Hop Host's No-Gap Smile and How You Can Have One Too
posted: Nov. 28, 2021.
Nina Parker, the host of Love & Hip Hop for six seasons, is now busy with the new game show Blockbusters and her own talk show The Nina Parker Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Curb Your Carb Consumption to Boost Your Defenses Against Gum Disease
posted: Nov. 18, 2021.
You're doing the right things to avoid the return of gum disease: brushing and flossing every day, dental visits on a regular basis and watching for symptoms of another Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Clear Aligners Vs Tradition Braces
posted: Nov. 17, 2021.
There are several orthodontic treatments available to help you improve and straighten your smile. The MLK Dental Center offers clear aligners for those in Atlanta, GA, and Washington Park, GA, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Diabetes Could Impact Your Oral Health
posted: Nov. 08, 2021.
More than 1 in 10 Americans has some form of diabetes. This metabolic condition disrupts the body's regulation of glucose in the bloodstream, giving rise to health problems like Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dental Cleanings Take on New Importance After Gum Disease
posted: Oct. 29, 2021.
There are few things sweeter to hear than for your dentist to tell you your periodontal (gum) disease is under control. Depending on how deep the infection may have Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Unlike Brad Pitt, You Didn't Mean To Chip Your Tooth. We Can Still Fix It
posted: Oct. 19, 2021.
It's not unusual for serious actors to go above and beyond for their roles. They gain weight (or lose it, like Matthew McConaughey for True Detective). They grow hair—or Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
5 Signs Your Child May Be Developing a Poor Bite
posted: Oct. 09, 2021.
A Malocclusion—better known as a poor bite—can have far-ranging consequences that could follow a child into adulthood. Bite abnormalities make it more difficult to chew and digest food. And, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Both Tooth Decay or Gum Disease Could Become Something Far Worse
posted: Sep. 29, 2021.
While mouth pain can certainly get your attention, what exactly hurts may be difficult to identify. It might seem to emanate from a single tooth, or a group of Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Clear Aligners for a New Smile
posted: Sep. 20, 2021.
Discover the clear alternative to braces. Tired of your crooked smile? Wish you felt more confident in your appearance? While most people just assume that braces are only for kids, our Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Be Better Prepared For Tooth-Related Injuries
posted: Sep. 19, 2021.
Disasters are an unfortunate part of life—and not just on the epic scale of a hurricane, flood or earthquake. You could easily find yourself having your own "personal pizza"-sized Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How George Clooney Made Over His Smile and How You Can Too
posted: Sep. 09, 2021.
Since his breakout role as Dr. Doug Ross in the 90's TV drama ER, George Clooney has enjoyed a blockbuster career as an award-winning actor, director and producer. He's Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures