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Interdisciplinary Dentistry At Timberlake Dental, not only do we believe that each patient should be treated with excellence; we believe that each individual procedure should be carried out with...
View ArticleDo I Really Need to Have My Wisdom Teeth Removed?
Winter break is approaching, and for a lot of high school and college students, this may mean it’s time to have their wisdom teeth removed. Does everyone need to have their wisdom teeth removed? Not...
View ArticleWhat Does It Mean to be High Risk for TMJ Problems?
What is the TMJ? The TMJ is arguably the most complicated joint in the body. It is a ball-in-socket joint, just like your shoulder and hip joints. The complicated part is that during normal function,...
View ArticleActivated Charcoal and other DIY Teeth Whitening Trends
You have probably seen it as you scroll through your Facebook, Instagram or Pinterest feed: do-it-yourself teeth whitening. The trend of attempting to whiten your teeth with “all-natural” or...
View ArticleWhat is Xylitol, and How Can it Make My Mouth Healthier?
Xylitol is slowly making its way to the top of the list of sugar alternatives and sweeteners for people trying to cut back on sugar intake. Lowering sugar consumption is good for your entire body, not...
View ArticleTeeth Whitening FAQs
We are constantly asked about teeth whitening. It’s hard to find someone who does not want to whiten his or her teeth. This blog will cover the questions most commonly googled about teeth whitening....
View ArticleFive Trendy Things that are Really Bad for your Teeth
With the wealth of information available to anyone with internet access comes the risk of incomplete information or misinformation. Health and beauty blogs tout countless trendy ways to lose weight,...
View ArticleIs Vaping Bad for Your Mouth?
Yes. Absolutely, 100%, there is no doubt that vaping is bad for your mouth. This new trend causes concern among dentists because we know that many people are choosing it as a “healthier” option. Just...
View ArticleOver-the-Counter Teeth Whiteners: Do They Really Work?
Many people are interested in sprucing up their smiles for the holidays. While you may not have time to get in to see your dentist for professional whitening, you can always grab something from the...
View ArticleIs it Safe to Have Silver Fillings?
. . . or should I have them replaced with composite? We hear this question from patients all the time. There are several reasons to replace old silver (amalgam) fillings, but actually, safety isn’t...
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