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Dental anxiety – how can I overcome my fears?

Dental anxiety is not an unusual term. The mere thought of visiting the dentist, often gets your pulse racing and blood pressure soaring. Even a rational human being, avoids the fact that a regular visit to the dentist is a necessity for the oral health. Prevention is better than cure. It is best to face

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Cosmetic Dentistry-Choose the Right Practice

Cosmetic dentistry is that part of dental science that works at perfecting your teeth and promises you with the most bewitching of smiles. Be it cracked, broken, chipped or discolored teeth, cosmetic dentistry helps to remove cosmetic imperfections, as the name rightly suggests. While most of the cosmetic dentists perform regular functions such as veneers,

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The Toothbrush Breakdown: Manual vs. Electric

Most everyone agrees that good teeth-brushing habits are an absolute necessity for good dental health, but there’s some controversy as to whether a manual or an electric toothbrush is the better choice for getting the job done right. Here at Briggs Family Dentistry, our Scottsdale dentists have some facts that may help you decide for

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Oil Pulling – A Trick or Treat?

What was once an ancient Ayurvedic dental technique 5,000 years ago is now a trending topic among millennials. If you haven’t heard of oil pulling yet, allow us to fill you in. What is it? Oil pulling involves the swishing around of oil in your mouth for 20 minutes – specifically sesame oil, coconut oil, and

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A Happy Mouth For The Holidays

  The Holiday Season is here and this great time of year seems to show up quicker every year. The Holiday blur usually brings more gatherings and travel resulting in the possibility of good oral health going down the drain. Below are some tips to help keep a happy mouth during the Holidays so the

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When is the Right Time to Have Wisdom Teeth Removed?

Is It Time to Have Your Wisdom Teeth Removed? The eruption of wisdom teeth is a commonly dreaded part of life which often leaves patients living in agony until they are extracted. While many people may simply experience pain during their eruption, others may also face severe negative effects toward their oral health. Keep reading

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How Gum Disease Can Affect Your Health

Gum disease is a serious infection of the gum tissue which can lead to gum recession, tooth loss and bone loss. Although periodontal disease is treatable, it can be a sign of severe health conditions that the affected person may not know about. Keep reading to learn about other health conditions that may accompany gum

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At-Home Relief for Tooth Pain

It is believed that one of the worst possible pain that one can be afflicted of are toothaches. They can be severe enough to get your head and ears throbbing along with the excruciating toothache and set you completely off gear. Toothaches can be attributed to different reasons. It can start with simple symptoms and

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