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At Hamburg Family Dental, we know that knowledge is power, and we’re here to educate and empower our patients to take control of their oral and overall health. Most folks don’t realize how much your oral health impacts your overall health and vice versa, and we think this is vital information everyone needs to know. From fun dental facts to the history of the toothbrush, and how slacking on your oral hygiene routine could potentially lead to a heart attack or stroke—follow along on our blog for bi-monthly articles on all things oral health. Feel free to comment, share, and join the conversation!
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Don’t Drink That! Choosing Teeth-Friendly Beverages for Kids
Studies conducted in 2016 found that 43% of children ages two and up had cavities. That’s a decrease from the 2012 study results that found cavities in 50% of children in the same age group. While that drop gives us hope, it means tooth decay still affects 43 out of 100 children two and up. […]
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Take it Easy After Tooth Extraction
At Hamburg Family Dental, we’re here to help you as you teach your little ones how to care for their growing and changing smiles. Sometimes our combined efforts will prevent them from needing dental treatment beyond cleanings, fluoride treatments, and sealants, but other times we might recommend extraction to get them back on track for […]
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Signs Your Child May Have a Dental Problem
Examining your child’s mouth isn’t easy! Their bone structure is still developing, and they might have difficulty opening wide. If they don’t, you’ll probably need a flashlight and a dental mirror for examination. Your Lexington dentist, Dr. Alisha Patel of Hamburg Family Dental, is equipped with a comfortable dental chair for them to lean back […]
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Does My Child Have to Have a Shot to Get Dental Work?
No one of any age gets shots in their mouth for fun, and fear of needles (trypanophobia) is a documented condition. Children may fear shots because they seem so unfamiliar, with a fear of potential pain. Does your child have to have a shot to get dental work? It will depend on the procedure being […]
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Questions to Ask at a Back-to-School Dental Visit
Some schools require a back-to-school dental visit, but even if yours doesn’t, right before school starts is a good time to schedule one of your child’s regular checkups. Hamburg Family Dental can take care of any problems so your child won’t have to miss class after school starts, and if oral hygiene routines got a little […]
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A Deeper Dental Cleaning: Scaling & Root Planing
Teeth are typically the first thing that comes to mind for people when they hear the words dentist or dentistry, which makes sense, the root word dent means tooth! However, your teeth require healthy gums to hold them in place. Did you know gum disease is the leading cause of adult tooth loss? That’s why we […]
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Mouthwash: More Harm Than Good?
At Hamburg Family Dental, we know a lot of people feel they’re adding a layer of tooth decay and gum disease prevention to their oral hygiene routines when they swish with mouthwash, which may be true, but it depends on the mouthwash. If you floss and brush properly, mouthwash isn’t always necessary, and certain types […]
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Is it Time to Toss that Toothbrush?
When you find a toothbrush that’s just right for you, it can be easy to get attached. After all, you use your toothbrush morning and night (ideally) to prevent plaque and bacteria from hardening and becoming tartar, that’s what we like to call quality time! When your toothbrush does so much good, you want to […]
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How Long Will I Have to Wear a Retainer?
You’ve worn your braces or aligners, kept your checkup appointments, and followed treatment instructions from Hamburg Family Dental. You love your new smile, but it’s not over yet, how long will you have to wear a retainer? There are two types of retainers: removable and fixed. Removable retainers are taken out of your mouth during […]
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Mail-Order Braces: Buyer Beware
Mail-order braces are a controversial dental topic, and Hamburg Family Dental weighs in today. Direct-to-consumer orthodontics companies make many appealing promises: no dental visits, aligners delivered to your door, and lower costs. But are the risks worth it? Not according to this consumer alert from the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO). As of November 2017, […]
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