There are many options available to replace missing teeth. Which is the right option for you? We examine the pros and cons of the three most common options.
Dentistry
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How To Choose the Best Toothbrush
Choosing the best toothbrush can seem like a daunting task! Here are our top tips to choose the right toothbrush for each member of your family.
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Top 10 Dental Emergencies and What To Do About Them
One of your worst fears is realized: You fell face first onto the concrete, and you felt that front tooth break. Panic mode ensues. What the heck are you going to do now? Don’t panic, we’ve got some answers for you. There are all types of dental...
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What’s Living In Your Mouth…and What’s It Doing To Your Heart?
What’s living in your mouth? Why is it there? It’s 11:30 at night. You’ve worked another long day. The kids are finally asleep. All you want is to crawl into bed and close your eyes. Brushing and flossing your teeth seems like a daunting task. You’re sure it’ll be ok...
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The Tooth Fairy Didn’t Show Up – and 10 Other Reasons to Consider Dental Implants
As a kid, remember how excited you were for your new “grown up” teeth to arrive? If you’ve lost teeth or are at risk of losing teeth, you can experience that excitement again! Dental implants are the closest thing to your natural teeth, and most patients with one to...
Dentistry |1 min read
Why Dental Checkups Could Save Your Life
You’ve been putting off your dental hygiene checkup. Your schedule is crazy and it keeps slipping your mind. Your teeth look fine, so it’s not a big deal, right? Actually, putting off those dental checkups could be putting you at risk for gum disease even if...
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Vail Dentistry Extended Family – Kelly
Kelly Registered Dental Hygienist Kelly is originally from Hamburg, New York and has lived in the Vail Valley for 13 years. After graduating with her undergraduate degree from Colorado State University, Kelly went to ECC Williamsville College in New York where she...
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Vail Dentistry Extended Family – Dr. Hawn
Matthew Hawn DDS was born and raised in Eau Claire, WI. He received his bachelor’s degree in Biology from Saint John’s University in Collegeville, MN, where he played four years of varsity football and competed in track and field. He received his...
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What Causes Sensitive Teeth?
Ouch! Does brushing or flossing make you wince occasionally? Does eating a cold spoonful of ice cream or sipping on a hot cup of coffee cause you discomfort? The culprit could be overly sensitive teeth, and unfortunately this condition is all too common. In...
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Why Does My Jaw “Pop” When I Eat?
Eating can be a noisy business—crunching carrots, slurping soup, etc.—but should your jaw be adding to the orchestra with popping noises? No! If you feel an awkward shifting, locking, or popping in your jaw, you’ve got yourself a problem. The Not-So-Cool Popping Jaw...