Prime Smile’s Blog
Leave Dental Fear Behind
August 27, 2016
We often know what we need to do, but it's easier said than done. Shortages of time, money, or motivation frequently set up roadblocks on our journey to better health. Or anxiety may hold us back when nothing else really stands in the way. Fear is a...
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Dental Fear...Where Does It Come From?
August 26, 2016
Fear. Ingrained in our DNA there's a protective mechanism that helps us avoid danger. It's essential to the survival of the human race. Our ancient relatives wouldn't be part of our family tree if they hadn't operated with a solid dose of fear. But...
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Don't Forget Yourself
July 25, 2016
As the days of another year race forward, we're all aware that time isn't slowing down. The demands of modern life push and pull on us from every angle. Deadlines at work and headlines at home write the story of our lives. The never-ending list of...
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A Formula for Dental Success
June 27, 2016
Healthy partnerships pay off. In The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, acclaimed author Stephen Covey offers the "synergy" habit. He outlines that if two people work together, the output is greater than the sum of their parts: 1+1=3...not 2!...
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What’s A Tooth Worth?
May 26, 2016
The tooth fairy has an average rate for baby teeth, and every kid looks forward to cashing in. But once the permanent teeth move into place, the value jumps upward. Along the way, the cost of maintaining and repairing teeth usually receives a lot of...
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Is Tooth Loss Inevitable?
April 25, 2016
Stereotypes abound when it comes to aging. Advancing years bring imminent changes, but losing teeth doesn't need to be part of your story. While dentures provide a valuable service for those who need them, they aren't inevitable for most people. In fact, more...
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Ever Heard of an Onlay?
April 1, 2016
You're enjoying a delicious handful of sugar-coated peanuts...actually, a second handful that you almost passed up. You bite down and hear a loud crunch, which just didn't seem right. Your tongue makes a pulse-spiking discovery: A significant chunk of your...
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Hollywood Magic
February 25, 2016
You've probably flipped open an issue of People magazine and seen a perfect, brilliant smile staring back at you. That smile likely looked different not very long ago. With today's gorgeous dental materials, veneers can transform facial appearance...
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Getting Clear About Your Smile
January 29, 2016
Flashy metal grins fill the pages of most high school yearbooks, a rite of passage for many teenagers. Not long ago, misaligned teeth left you with two options: live with them or wire up. But today you'll find new stealth ways to straighten out your smile...
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