Parents do a great job at teaching children proper oral care at an early age. Children brushing their teeth twice a day and flossing every day helps ensure developing teeth stay clean and strong. As a pediatric dentist, Dr. Paul Whitney at Country Club Dental also has another tool to help further protect a child’s
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When people come to our practice to ask about dentures, they usually bring a lot of misunderstandings along with them. For example, people often ask if dentures are uncomfortable or even dangerous to wear. And they’re always surprised to hear just how common dentures are. Here are the five top mistaken beliefs about dentures we
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While most people understand how their teeth and gums work, they might know less about the bones that construct their mouths. For instance, did you know that issues with your jaw can cause problems for the rest of your mouth? TMJ disorder is one of the most common jaw issues we see here at Country
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No one likes to hear the word “cancer”, including when they are at the dentist’s office. Unfortunately, cancer can occur in almost any area of the mouth. If caught early by the dentists at Country Club Dental, most oral cancers are treatable. Here’s a look at what dental cancer is, the signs of oral cancer
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Just like your natural teeth, you need to clean your dentures every day. Without proper cleaning, your partial or full dentures could become permanently stained. Cleaning also prevents the bacteria build-up that causes infections and impacts your overall health. Every day at Country Club Dental, we teach people how to care for their dentures—here’s a
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Noticing a black spot on your gums can be unsettling. While it’s easy to assume the worst, not all gum discoloration is a cause for concern. In many cases, a black spot on gums may result from something as simple as a bruise or natural pigmentation. However, it could also indicate a more serious issue,
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Most of us are aware that alcohol can affect our bodies—it can cause temporary impairment to long-term issues like liver failure if we over-consume. But how does alcohol affect your teeth and gums? At Country Club Dental we want to educate you about things that could affect your dental health. Here’s why responsible drinking is
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At Country Club Dental, we realize that the monthly cost of dental insurance is not always an option for all our patients. Fortunately, our Dental Savings Club can help offset the cost of unexpected dental procedures for our patients without dental insurance, and make biannual cleanings affordable for everyone. We know that unexpected dental costs
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It’s back to school season and autumn is right around the corner. In the midst of the back to school bustle, it can be easy to forget that there are only five months left in the year. That means there’s only five months left to utilize all your dental insurance benefits. At Country Club Dental
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You’ve heard that fluoride is good for your teeth, but why? What makes this mineral so special? What are the benefits of fluoride? Why should you use fluoride toothpaste? If you have questions about fluoride, our dentist, hygiene team or front office at Country Club Dental are here to help! We want you to know
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