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Many adults and roughly one third of children grind their teeth at night. For children, the reason may coincide with the eruption of teeth. For both children and adults, tooth grinding has been linked to stress, anxiety and traumatic life events. You may only grind one or twice week. You may grind every night. Regardless, you might want to consider that your tooth grinding is also linked to being withdrawn. At the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep […]

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Knowing that over 75% of the general population has early stage gum disease (gingivitis) or more advanced gum disease (periodontal disease), suggests that so many women are not only at risk for tooth loss but now at risk for breast cancer as well following results of  The Karolinska Institute in Sweden’s study.  Recently announced, this institute’s study results demonstrate that women with missing teeth and gum disease were eleven times more likely to develop breast cancer. Of more than 3,000 […]

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Stem cell treatment may be new up and coming method for treating problems associated with gum disease. With only a quarter of the population that is free of some stage in gum disease, the idea that stem cells may treat the consequence of tooth loss due to gum disease is quite promising. Traditionally, there is no cure for gum disease. It is a condition that must be managed to prevent the progression that would otherwise lead to tooth loss. Some […]

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Teeth whitening offers a bright quick and simple solution for the vast majority of people. However, every so often you might hear a friend say- it’s just not working- my teeth aren’t whiter!  There are a few reasons why this may occur and a few solutions to whiten your teeth for the shade you desire. Dental Plaque: The teeth whitening solution will not take hold as well if you have dental plaque on your teeth. So, you can visit your […]

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Did you ever notice that when smiling as you talk to people on the phone, they can tell? Did you ever compare it to when you don’t smile? Try it once, you may be surprised. Smiles have been known to transfer enthusiasm to others as much as to you! When you are more enthusiastic, you have greater motivation to take care of yourself. In fact, when you smile and laugh, you release endorphins and this extends the benefit of your […]

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Cosmetic dentistry treatments today are popular for both women and men. They are highly requested procedures for those in their 20’s, just as much as they are for people in their 30’s, 40’s and 50’s. And why not? Your smile is a big part of the first impression you create in the minds of others. It is the center for communication and at the core of social interaction. In fact, cosmetic dentistry, such as, teeth whitening is a reasonable price […]

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Cosmetic dentistry is a big topic of discussion among people in Austin. Whether its college students, young professionals, or even seniors, the buzz is in the air that cosmetic dentistry can help you feel and look your best. But how much cosmetic dentistry do you really need? You might be surprised to learn that cosmetic dentistry doesn’t have to be one of those must things to do with the prospect of a time commitment, discomfort and expense. Cosmetic dentistry consultations […]

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Cosmetic dentistry was the last thing Susan Haak thought about in her busy life in Austin. As a child, she had a bad experience and refused to ever go back to a dentist. Twenty years later, she learned about the advantages offered by Austin Dental Spa. As she explains, “When I thought about going to a dentist, I had awful thoughts about removing my plaque, checking for dental fillings and a treatment plan with cosmetic dentistry. Until, I learned about […]

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Cosmetic dentistry is not comprised of a group of dental procedures that should be feared.  Too often, people have refrained from general dentistry because of fear and anxiety. Fear of general dentistry can translate into fear of cosmetic dentistry. Now, it’s time to take the hype out of cosmetic dentistry, uncover the myths and learn the truth about cosmetic dentistry procedures that can really put a beautiful smile on your face! Myth # 1: Cosmetic Dentistry is Painful Whether we’re […]

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Sedation dentistry in Austin has become increasingly popular at Dr. Mark Sweeney’s dental spa. It’s a great means to ensure you won’t miss dental appointments, turn cosmetic dentistry treatment from feeling like hours into relaxing minutes, and take the fear and anxiety out of dentistry! Dentistry that allows you to benefit from optimal restorative and cosmetic dentistry treatments begins with the advantage of sedation dentistry. Sedation dentistry offer quick acting anesthesia that is safe and effective for relieving discomfort during […]

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