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When to Call the Dentist!

You know to schedule your regular cleanings and to call the dentist if there is an emergency. But what if something just doesn’t quite feel right? Is it worth a trip to the dentist? If you are experiencing pain or a new sensation that isn’t…
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5 Great Alternatives to Traditional Floss

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Flossing is a crucial part of your overall dental care. It removes bacteria that forms between the teeth, helping to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. However, despite the clear advantages of daily flossing, many people avoid it. A recent…
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Introducing the SureSmile Orthodontic Aligner at Vacendak Dentistry

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For adults looking for a better smile, Vacendak Dentistry is pleased to offer SureSmile orthodontic aligners, a nearly invisible alternative to braces for people with moderately crooked teeth, underbites, overbites, and even malocclusion.…
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Mouth-Healthy Tips for Your Summer Lifestyle

It’s pretty easy keeping up a good oral routine during the winter months. We're at home more often, in bed earlier and deep in the swing of a hectic school year. When the weather warms up, school lets out and activities begin - schedules…
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Benefits of Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry includes a variety of products and procedures. Teeth whitening, dental veneers, bonding, inlays, onlays and that's just to name a few! There are many ways dentists improve the lives of patients through cosmetic dentistry. What…
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It’s Not Luck – How Good Habits Create Great Teeth

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Sometimes, we see friends, family and even strangers with amazing teeth and think - “Wow they’re so lucky!” But really, it’s the exact opposite. Having good oral health isn’t about luck! It’s about forming good oral hygiene habits If…
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Helping Children Stay Mouth-Healthy

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February is National Children's Dental Health Month! Starting good oral hygiene early ensures that a child’s teeth and gums remain healthy as they grow up. A child’s primary teeth, which people sometimes call baby teeth, are just as…
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Our Favorite Dental Gift

We hear it every year from our loved ones when we ask what they want for Christmans.  “Just get me something I will use!” Well, you may look at an electric toothbrush as a less-than-exciting gift, but if it’s used twice a day…
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Give Thanks for Your Teeth!

November is the month of giving thanks! This year we want to give a special thanks to something we use every day but may never truly appreciate: our teeth!  We know it may sound silly to give thanks for your pearly whites,…
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Tips for a Teeth-Friendly Halloween

With Halloween fast approaching many of us already have a bowl of candy setting out in the house, even if you’re not expecting visiting ghosts and goblins this year. If you're brushing at least twice a day and flossing once a day –…