My Quality Dental Care Blog

How Exercise Can Harm Your Oral Health

January 16, 2025

A pair of boxing gloves and a sports mouthguard.

If you’re one of the millions of Americans who are embarking on a fitness journey in 2025, congratulations! Staying active is an excellent way to reduce your risk of many illnesses and keep your body strong and healthy. But sometimes if you aren’t careful, working out can be harmful to your smile. Here’s how your exercise routine could be putting your teeth and gums at risk, and what you can do to prevent it!

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Saving Smiles: What to Do if Your Dental Bridge Falls Out

December 7, 2024

Closeup of fingers holding a dental bridge

Dental bridges are ideal for people who have lost one or more chompers consecutively. This single prosthetic can replace multiple missing teeth and is customized to look as lifelike as possible for seamless results.

If your dental bridge falls out, you might think of it as a mere inconvenience. However, your remaining teeth and connective tissues are more vulnerable to decay, disease, and injury without it so it’s important to call your dentist right away. Then, keep reading to learn what else you can do to help yourself until your scheduled appointment time.

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3 Things to Look for in an Emergency Dentist

November 27, 2024

Woman with a toothache

Dental emergencies can be very stressful, however, it can be challenging to know what to do when you are experiencing pain. If you aren’t already established with an emergency dentist, you will want to find one quickly, but what kind of qualities should you look for? Read on to learn more about emergency dentistry and the characteristics you should consider as you are making your choice.

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Oral Anatomy 101: The Parts of Your Mouth

September 9, 2024

Woman with brown hair in white sweater smiling with white background

Although visiting your dentist every six months for a routine checkup is essential to safeguarding your smile, it’s just as important to care for it at home, too. Monitoring your own dental condition allows you to identify areas of concern before they worsen. For example, if you’re paying close attention, you’re more likely to notice inflamed gums from gingivitis and take action to halt the disease before it progresses into periodontitis.

However, many patients aren’t familiar enough with their mouths to know when something isn’t right. Continue reading to learn about your oral anatomy so you can make informed decisions to protect your grin!

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Urgent Dentistry: The Process of Emergency Dental Care

July 12, 2024

Patient at the dentist for emergency dental care

If you’ve ever had a sudden, severe toothache, you know how important emergency dental care can be. Dealing with dental emergencies can be stressful but knowing what to expect during an urgent visit can help ease your anxiety. If you want to know what happens during an emergency visit to get peace of mind, continue reading. You’ll find a simple look at the process from start to finish.

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