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How COVID-19 Has Impacted Oral Health

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly everything changed for everyone – routines, habits, employment, health, and oral health. According to a study from the RAND Corporation, nearly half of all adults in the U.S. reported delaying dental care during the pandemic. If your oral health care changed drastically too, you’re not alone. Fortunately, there are steps …

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Updated: November 8, 2022

How to Get Over the Fear of the Dentist

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It doesn’t matter if you’ve only had positive experiences so far; you can still be afraid of the dentist and reluctant to schedule your next appointment. Dental anxiety is more common than you might imagine. It doesn’t matter if you’ve only had positive experiences so far; you can still be afraid of the dentist and …

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Updated: November 28, 2022

How the Keto Diet Affects Your Oral Health

How Keto Diet Affects Teeth

While many people have successfully lost weight on this diet, they may not know how it affects their oral health. The keto diet has grown in popularity in the last several years. You’ve either tried it yourself or likely know of someone who has. The keto diet puts the body into a state of ketosis …

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Updated: November 7, 2022

5 Useful Facts About Pediatric Dentistry

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It is essential to develop good oral habits from the very beginning. Here are five key facts about pediatric dentistry and how it relates to caring for baby teeth. Baby teeth are temporary, but they perform some essential functions. They assist in biting and chewing food, they help children speak, and they add charm to …

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Updated: November 2, 2022

Sedation Dentistry for Dental Implants

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Dental sedation is the best way to make sure that your implant will be a success. Dental implants are a great option for long-term tooth replacement. They look like natural teeth, and they only require a regular maintenance routine. However, the notion of having a dental implant can be quite overwhelming and somewhat scary for …

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Updated: August 14, 2024

Is Dental Sedation Safe for Your Child?

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We are the first two board-certified Dental Anesthesiologists in the State of Missouri, including the St. Louis Metro Area. When your young one is having a dental procedure done, you might be struggling with the choice of whether or not to sedate them. You want to prevent them from feeling any trauma and pain from …

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Updated: March 28, 2025