Is gingivitis preventable?

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The earliest sign of gum disease is called gingivitis (sometimes called periodontal disease), and is an inflammation of the gums. If left untreated, gingivitis can lead to gum tissue loss, loss of bone that supports the teeth, and eventually tooth loss. The good news is that gingivitis is easily treatable at Berry Family Dentistry Site…

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Sealants: What are they and how do they help?

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Molars are made up of canyons, caves, pits, and seemingly endless caverns that are a breeding ground for decay. The protective solution is a sealant. When done correctly, a sealant from the doctor of Berry Family Dentistry Site 1 can be most effective in preventing cavities. A sealant is made up of composite (a plastic-like)…

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The Secret to Keeping Your Teeth for Life

The Secret to Keeping Your Teeth for Life

The secret to keeping your teeth for life involves more than one secret. The first is that there is no secret; and in fact, there really is no difficulty involved. Follow this simple four-step process – brush, floss, rinse, and visit our WYLIE, Texas office regularly – and you will have healthy teeth for life!…

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Some Benefits to Giving Your Smile an Extra Boost

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For many individuals, autumn brings with it a number of new beginnings. Fall is the time that many people return to school, get back to the daily grind after an enjoyable summer, and even get married. As the weather cools down, it’s easier to enjoy the outdoors. And regardless of what fall-related events are on…

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Labor Day: Our favorite holiday to rest!

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Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday each September here in the United States, is a holiday devoted to the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is honoring the country’s workers and their contributions to the strength of our country as a whole. How Labor Day Started There is actually some debate as…

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Improve Your Overall Health with Regular Cleanings

Improve Your Overall Health with Regular Cleanings

It’s common knowledge that you should get your teeth cleaned every six months. But do you know why that timing is crucial? Studies have shown that your oral health connects directly to the rest of your body. Over time, an unhealthy mouth can cause trouble in other parts of your general system. Undergoing a regular…

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Flossing Fact or Flossing Fiction?

Flossing Fact or Flossing Fiction

Somewhere in a bathroom drawer or medicine cabinet, we all have one—that little plastic dental floss dispenser. And whether you use your floss every day (yay!), or have completely forgotten it was in there (not so good), just how much do you know about that sturdy string? Let’s find out! FACT: It’s been just over…

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Top Five Reasons to Choose Veneers

Top Five Reasons to Choose Veneers

If you notice every imperfection in your smile and you are aiming for a more ideal-looking smile, veneers might be for you. Veneers are common tools in cosmetic dentistry for improving the look of your teeth. They are thin layers, either made of resin composite or dental porcelain, that go over your teeth. If you…

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Ten Fun Things to Do with Your Old Toothbrush

Ten Fun Things to Do with Your Old Toothbrush

the doctor and our staff recommend that you replace your worn-out, germy toothbrush with a new one every three months. But most people either forget or resist getting rid of something that is still “working.” Maybe if they had a few ideas for putting that old toothbrush to good use, more people would take our…

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Telltale Signs that Your Tooth has a Cavity

Telltale Signs that Your Tooth has a Cavity

the doctor and our team at Berry Family Dentistry Site 1 frequently get questions about cavity causes and prevention. You brush twice a day and floss regularly. You rinse with mouthwash, just like the dentist recommended. In fact, you can’t remember the last time you had a cavity, but you think it was when you…

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