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August 28, 2018

Beautiful You: Choosing Cosmetic Dentistry

Do you feel self-conscious about the way your teeth look? Do you cover your mouth when you laugh or smile? If you have teeth that are gapped, crooked, sharp, or not as healthy as you would like, it is understandable that you might not feel confident when you smile. Some people naturally develop perfect teeth. Then there are the rest […]
July 3, 2018

Why Prevention is Better Than Cure

Have you ever heard the expression that that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure?” In dentistry, we prefer to say that it’s more like a ton of cure. When it comes to oral health, preventing problems is easier, less expensive, and less traumatic than curing them. At Peartree Dental Care, we want to see our patients […]
May 22, 2018

How the Opiate Epidemic Impacts the Dental Field

Most people feel anxiety or fear when faced with a trip to the dentist. This is because any dental procedure is invasive and the patient is typically awake. Soreness in the mouth can linger for days after work is done. Because of this, it is not uncommon for a dentist to prescribe opiate painkillers to the patient once the dental […]
May 2, 2018

Opiate Painkiller Abuse and the Dental Industry

On October 26, 2017, the Department of Health and Human Services declared opiate abuse and addiction a public health crisis. In the United States alone, as of March 2018, approximately 115 people die every day as a result of an opiate overdose. Oftentimes, this addiction begins at a dental office with a legitimate prescription for an opiate painkiller following a […]
August 18, 2017

Amalgam vs. Composite Fillings: Which is Better?

When it comes to amalgam vs. composite fillings, there are both benefits and drawbacks. We discuss both to help give you a better understanding. “You have a cavity.” It’s generally not a sentence that we enjoy hearing from our dentist. However, with the advancements made in dentistry, there are several different options to consider for tooth repair. While traditional silver […]
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