News and Updates from the Dental Office of Dr. Lee Simon

A mouthguard (mouth protector) is a flexible custom fitted device worn over teeth during athletic and recreational activities to protect them from damage. A good-fitting mouth guard may be especially important if you wear braces, have fixed anterior bridgework or just want to protect your teeth/smile from potential trauma.

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Have some messy, gooey fun with toothpaste art creations. 

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After eating, a sticky coating called plaque forms on our teeth. We must brush off the plaque or it could turn teeth from a nice pearly white to a dour yellow or brown.

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Cancer Research, a journal by the American Association for Cancer Research, published an article which revealed a potential link between periodontal disease and esophageal cancer.

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Your mouth can get dry if you snore or sleep with it open, and that makes it an even better home to the bacteria that cause “morning breath.” 

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Thumb sucking can be a difficult habit for a child to break. Understand what you can do to help your child stop sucking his or her thumb.

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Sure, your tongue helps you chew, swallow, and taste food–then gab about how delicious (or not!) the meal was. But your tongue can also do much more, including providing a snapshot of your overall health.

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If you’re a veteran of the United States Armed Services, you qualify by law to receive dental services through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

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Dear Doctor,
I am a 66 year old male and unfortunately need to have a few bad teeth removed. I am nervous because I am taking warfarin. Do you have any information or advice?

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Is Black Toothpaste the secret to whiter teeth? 

Can black toothpaste turn your yellow stained teeth white? We had a closer look to see what the manufacturers, consumers, and experts say.

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