Prime Smile’s Blog
When Does Thumb Sucking Become a Problem?
May 12, 2020
Many children give up the habit before they start preschool, but for persistent thumb suckers, intervention might be necessary. Thumb sucking is a natural reflex that calms, soothes, and lulls a baby or child to sleep. Even in the womb, fetuses suck...
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When Is a Cleaning More Than a Cleaning?
May 11, 2020
If you've missed a few professional cleanings or haven’t been brushing at home, you may need more than a “regular cleaning,” costing you more time and money. Did you know a routine cleaning is clinically called a prophylaxis, or...
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Emergency Dental Care and the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 7, 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic, every aspect of our lives has taken a drastic turn. And while many activities grind to a halt, health-related conditions don’t always follow the same strategy. Dental problems often occur at the most inopportune time,...
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Staying On Top Of Oral Health During COVID-19
April 7, 2020
Let’s face it. None of us planned for 2020 to go quite this way. COVID-19 disruptions are reverberating across the globe on every level. From stock markets to our favorite Thai restaurant, life’s different for now. Many elective dental and medical...
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What Are Prophylactic Antibiotics and Do I Need Them?
April 7, 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic, every aspect of our lives has taken a drastic turn. And while many activities grind to a halt, health-related conditions don’t always follow the same strategy. Dental problems often occur at the most inopportune time,...
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Raise Your Dental IQ: 10 Tidbits About Your Teeth
February 19, 2020
Here are 10 cool dental facts to help you wow your friends and family! You use your teeth to bite, chew, and maybe even engage in some ill-advised package opening. (Tsk, tsk.) Unless a tooth is bothering you, you probably don't give them a second...
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Show Your Teeth Some Love and Try A Whitening Option That Works for You!
January 17, 2020
This Valentine’s Day, forget the candy hearts and roses and give yourself the gift of a brighter, whiter smile. As children, our teeth are naturally bright and white. But as we age, our smiles can get dingy and stained. There are many reasons,...
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What Is Sleep Apnea and How Is It Treated?
December 20, 2019
Sleep apnea is a dangerous sleep disorder that affects millions of Americans. Learn its symptoms and options for treatment. Sleep Apnea is a general term describing a disorder in which a person sporadically stops breathing throughout the night....
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Getting Through Cold and Flu Season is Nothing to Sneeze At
December 1, 2019
It’s tempting to give up basic hygiene when you’re feeling under the weather but these tips for caring for your mouth can help you feel better sooner. Everyone knows that one of the best ways to prevent getting a cold is by washing your hands. But...
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