There’s a good chance that you or someone you know has had to remove one or all of their wisdom teeth. If so, you may be familiar with how often wisdom teeth are removed and the discomfort that they can cause if left untreated. However, you may also have wondered; why do we grow pairs

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While brushing and flossing can help prevent the majority of dental health issues that can threaten your smile, cosmetic blemishes can still mar your teeth in spite of your best efforts to prevent them. Tooth stains, which can result from the food you eat, are arguably the most common cosmetic dental complaint. However, chipped teeth

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Teaching children anything can be difficult at times, especially if what you’re teaching involves staying still for minutes on end and thoroughly cleaning their teeth. As challenging as it may be, however, teaching your children the proper basic tenets of dental hygiene is critical to the lifelong health of their smiles. Fresno family dentists, Dr.

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Although cancer is discussed quite a bit these days, oral cancer is not as often reviewed as closely as it warrants. Over 30,000 Americans are diagnosed with the illness every year, and late detection largely accounts for a 50% mortality rate. Fresno dentists Dr. Alex Denes and Dr. Claudia Denes discuss the signs of oral

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Tooth decay affects over 90% of the American population before they reach the age of 60. Cavities are so common that the mention of them rarely produces an ominous feeling. However, the havoc that untreated cavities wreak on your oral health can irreversibly damage more than just one tooth. To help raise awareness of the

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Studies have shown that smiling openly and confidently can benefit multiple areas of your personal and professional life, including your health and wellbeing. If your teeth are stained, chipped, crooked, misaligned, or blemished in some other way, you may not be inclined to smile your brightest in public. As dedicated cosmetic dentists in Fresno, Dr.

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With the advancements that preventive dentistry has made over the years, more people are able to save their winning smiles through innovative techniques and procedures. Research continues to grow that grants us a greater understanding of the issues that afflict our dental health, as well as provide us with the means to combat those afflictions.

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The benefits of exercise in maintaining a good oral health have long-been undisputed. Since children, we are taught that regular physical activity can help control weight, combat and improve certain health conditions, and even brighten your general demeanor. Did you know, however, that regular exercise can also help you maintain a clean and healthy mouth?

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For smokers looking to quit, many consider the using smokeless tobacco such as chew, dip, or snuff. The belief that smokeless tobacco is the lesser of two evils when compared to smoking cigarettes is an unfortunate myth. In fact, researchers have recently suggested that smokeless tobacco has an increased risk of oral cancer over smoking

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Dental bonding is made of composite resin, a material used for several aspects of dentistry. With a material this versatile, Dr. Alex Denes and Dr. Claudia Denes use composite resin for anything from filling a cavity to closing smile gaps. Our Fresno cosmetic dentists will explain how dental bonding can restore teeth and improve your

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