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Why Dental Implants Fail

Dental implants are a highly predictable and successful treatment that has revolutionized dental care and improved the lives of millions of people who were missing some or all of their teeth. According to studies, dental implant surgery boasts a success rate of 95% or better. However, most studies…

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Cracked Tooth Syndrome, Michael Sinkin DDS

Cracked Tooth Syndrome

When it Hurts to Bite, but the Tooth Doesn’t Feel Broken So you are sitting in front of the television watching America’s favorite pastime or perhaps you are in a movie theatre enjoying one of Hollywood’s new releases all the while munching on freshly popped popcorn when you…

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Is It Safe To Have Dental Treatment During Pregnancy

Is It Safe To Have Dental Treatment During Pregnancy?

There seems to be a small baby boom taking place in my dental practice! Amazingly in the last ten days, I have treated five moms-to-be. But pregnancy isn’t the only thing these particular patients have in common. Each one (with the exception of a veteran in her fourth…

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Tales From The Crypt (I Mean, My Office)

Halloween has become somewhat of a mystic phenomenon in our office over the past 20 years or so. Every year, my staff and I dress in costume and create an atmosphere of fun – and a little bit of craziness. Even though we don’t treat children, the October…

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5 Common Foods That Can Crack Your Teeth

5 Common Foods That Can Crack Your Teeth

As a dentist, I’ve treated more dental emergencies caused by one of the 5 common foods that can crack your teeth than I can count. I’ve heard it so often: “I was just eating some french bread when suddenly a sharp piece of tooth was slicing into my tongue!”…

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