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3D Imaging Digital X-rays and Other Advanced Dental Technology

“Digital Dentistry” is part of the cutting edge of the profession–and an amazing one at that. The field of dentistry is rapidly advancing with the adoption of emerging digital imaging and manufacturing technologies. At Claremont Dental Arts, we aim to deliver top-notch care. This includes incorporating new technologies while ensuring…

Symptoms of Teeth Grinding: When to Seek Medical Care

On the surface, seems like the symptoms of teeth grinding would be obvious. However, as it turns out, teeth grinding–known medically as “bruxism”–is a bit more complex and even more subtle than it might sound. As bruxism can cause long-term damage to the teeth and jaw, we must be all…

Painless Dental Implants: Is it Possible?

Dental implants are life-changing for many patients. Some of the most advanced dental prosthetics available, dental implants replace a broken, lost, or damaged tooth with an artificial one that is functionally identical. The process of installing a dental implant is more involved than the process of getting fitted for conventional…

Causes and prevention of gum disease

February is Gum Disease Awareness Month, and as part of the global effort to help prevent gum disease, we’d like to address it here. Specifically, the causes and prevention of gum disease and what you can do to help keep your own gums clean and healthy to avoid bad breath…

Toothache

Toothaches can happen to the best of us. Even if you are scrupulous in caring for your teeth–brushing and flossing regularly, eating a healthy diet–you may find that at some point toothache sets in. This can be quite uncomfortable or even painful. The causes of a toothache can be surprisingly…

Tips for Preventing Oral Cancer

Oral health goes a bit beyond brushing and flossing–although those are foundational to healthy teeth and gums! Oral health means taking the steps to ensure that all aspects of your mouth, lips, gums, and teeth are as healthy and well-cared for as they can be for a lifetime. One of…

TMJ Disorder

The Temporomandibular Joints (TMJ) are the twin joints that connect the lower jaw to the rest of the skull. These are some of the most versatile and flexible joints in the body, capable of moving forward and backward, side to side, and up and down. They’re also vital for a…