Why You Need to Protect Your Smile During Allergy Season

April 28, 2021

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Yellow warning sign with message, “Allergy Season Ahead”

Spring brings beautiful flowers and refreshingly warm weather. It also brings pollen and other allergens that can leave you sniffling and sneezing on a regular basis. It’s easy to think of spring allergies as just a minor irritant, but what you may not realize is that they can indirectly lead to oral health issues. In this post, you’ll discover some of the side effects that allergies can have on your teeth and gums, as well as what you can do to keep your smile safe in the coming months.

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What You Need to Know About the Three Types of Dental Implants

April 16, 2021

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Series of images showing row of teeth replaced by implants

With their long lifespan, superior stability, and chewing strength that’s almost equal to that of real teeth, dental implants are considered the ideal tooth replacement option by dentists and patients around the world. But what you may not realize is that there are different types of dental implants, and the kind that your dentist in Kittanning will recommend largely depends on how many teeth you’ve lost. In this post, you can learn more about the three types of implants and discover which one could be right for you.

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