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Dental Phobia

Dental Phobia – Why Are You Afraid To Go To The Dentist?

In the words of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, “The only thing to fear is fear itself.”  But he was merely talking about the Japanese invasion of Pearl Harbor and not the crippling fear that many people experience when faced with the going to the dentist. Dental Phobia is…

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I Am The Dentist Who Had A Toothache

I Am The Dentist Who Had A Toothache

It could happen just like that (snap of the fingers). You’re going about your business when for no apparent reason you notice a dull vague awareness that something is amiss in your mouth. Nothing severe or earth shattering, but something definitely there. Your curious tongue investigates the area…

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What is A Root Canal?

What is A Root Canal?

Many times people who have what is a dull ache or occasional twinge in their tooth will take a few Advil and try to tough it out with the hopes that whatever it is will go away. Sometimes it does, most times it doesn’t. Now despite what some…

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