Regular brushing and flossing are two things you can do at home to contribute to a bright and healthy smile. Regular brushing and flossing removes debris from your teeth and helps to prevent tartar and plaque buildup. This healthy habit contributes to healthy gums and can help prevent periodontal disease and cavities. But did you…
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Baby Teeth: What does this mean?
About Baby Teeth Baby teeth are also known as milk teeth, primary teeth or temporary/deciduous teeth. This is the very first set of teeth that erupts in the oral cavity of infants and sheds progressively a few years later to make way for the permanent dentition. The development of these teeth initiates before the birth…
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Dentistry and Pregnancy
There are a number of factors that must be taken into consideration before treating, or creating a treatment plan for a pregnant patient. Pregnancy may alter the course of treatment as well as the drugs that are generally prescribed to patients for pain and infections. It is critical for a pregnant patient to consult her…
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Nutrition and Dentistry
Your dental health and overall health are connected. If you eat right, exercise, and take care of your teeth and gums you will have a beautiful smile and strong teeth. You may not realize how much nutrition plays in your oral health. At Lake Pointe Dental Dr. Michelle Mendoza feels it is important to educate…
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