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Tips to Prevent Tooth Decay
There are different types of dental fillings available at 3V Dental, including metallic and color-matching composite materials. Today, it is easy for our dentists to fill a small cavity in only a few…
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Signs of Gum Disease and Gingivitis
Gum disease occurs when the bones and tissue that surround the teeth become inflamed and infected. Also known as periodontal disease, the condition has two types. Gingivitis involves the gums alone while periodontitis…
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3V Dental in Port Washington Embraces Modern Impressions with iTero!
Step into the modern world of digital impressions with iTero Even though Dentists don’t say it, it is ugly to see patients gagging and spitting only to get impressions of their sick teeth.…
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What You Need to Know About Oral Health and Breastfeeding
There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding breastfeeding, especially regarding extended nursing. All of this confusion and misinformation can cause new moms to be unsure of how nursing could be impacting their little…
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Learn More About Diabetes and Your Oral Health
Diabetes is a condition in which the pancreas isn’t secreting enough insulin to combat the glucose in the bloodstream. It can cause all sorts of health problems. While many associate it with problems…
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Sugar and Cavities: What’s the Deal?
Sugar is a major issue in the standard American diet today. There are many studies showing the negative impact of unhealthy food in the diet. Not only are people dying earlier because of…
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Invisalign vs Braces: Which is Best for you?
Millions of Americans suffer from having crooked or crowded teeth. Although the traditional treatment for correcting this orthodontic problem has for years been braces, there is a good alternative to traditional wire braces: Invisalign.…
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4 Steps to Your New Smile Makeover
Are you unhappy with the look of your smile? If so, 3V Dental is your local cosmetic dentist with that caring touch! Cosmetic dentistry can re-invigorate your smile, improving your appearance and greatly increasing your…
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4 Common Dental Issues and How to Treat Them
A beautiful smile is not the only benefit to taking care of your teeth. By regularly seeing to your oral health, you can also ward off a variety of unwanted health issues. Some…
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5 Ways You Can Improve Dull Teeth Immediately
Taking proper care of your teeth is one of the best things you can do for yourself. Your teeth are a great indicator of your overall health, so taking care of them is…
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TMJ Treatment Options, Relief, and Surgery
TMJ stands for temporal-mandibular joint. Temporal, as in temple area of skull; mandibular as in mandible, or lower jaw; joint as in it’s where the head and jaw meet. Problems in this joint…
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I’m missing a tooth. What are my options?
If you lost a tooth due to extensive decay, infection, or trauma, then you may wonder just what your tooth replacement options are. Thankfully, there are many ways a cosmetic dentist can replace…
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Advantages of Porcelain Veneers
When it comes to dental terminology, most patients have heard the phrase dental veneers, yet most have no idea about what this restorative, cosmetic dental procedure entails. Dental veneers placed by a cosmetic…
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Which Dental Denture Procedure is Right for Me?
There are different types of dentures, but they share their common function. They replace teeth that have become loose or been lost due to bone loss. When bone loss around the roots of…
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Non-Surgical Gum Treatments
The gums, ligaments, and bone around the teeth form the foundation for ones teeth. All structures are also referred to as the periodontium. When the periodontium is not healthy, it jeopardizes the teeth…
