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Taking Care of Teeth & Gums

Good oral care is part of a healthy lifestyle.

It’s easy to keep your teeth and gums in good health. A simple routine of cleaning your teeth daily, establishing good eating habits and having regular dental visits can help prevent tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease.

What causes tooth decay and periodontal disease?

Your teeth are covered with a sticky film of bacterial called plaque. Following a meal or snack, the bacteria convert the sugar and starch in the food into acids that ...

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Dental Implants Longmont CO

Dr. Todd Herring is pleased to announced that he has been Certified by the International College of Oral Implantology, and is a member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.

If you think you are considering dental implants to improve your chewing/eating ability, and for appearance and smile improvement, call Herring Family Dentistry, a Longmont Dentist specializing in Dental Implants Longmont and Oral Surgery.

Herring Family Dentistry
2929 W. 17th Avenue
Longmont, CO 80503
303-772-7622
www.herringfamilydentistry.com

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Oral Cancer Dentist Longmont CO

Oral Cancer Dentist Longmont CO

Chewing an dipping may seem the way to go to “be one of the crowd.” But it really isn’t. It can damage your gums and teeth.

What Happens When You Use Chewing Tobacco Regularly

Teeth get stained brown, gums pull away from teeth.

First, when a plug of chewing tobacco or a pinch of snuff is put next to the mucous lining of your mouth, cancer-causing chemicals in the tobacco and snuff mix with the saliva in your mouth. ...

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Don’t Be Afraid of Root Canals Longmont CO

Don’t Be Afraid of A Root Canal
Huffington Post, Thomas Connelly, Posted: 05/14/11 11:21 AM ET

If there’s any one dental topic that is misunderstood, it’s root canals. Maybe it’s because of the name. If you think about it, almost every other dental treatment term sounds fairly harmless (filling, cap, crown, bridge, implant, etc). Heck, they even sound somewhat pleasant. But “root canal” sounds downright hideous (and painful), doesn’t it?

Then there’s the “legend” of the root canal. Everyone knows someone who ...

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