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Importance of using a Mouthwash

Mouthwash or oral rinse is a liquid dental hygiene product that is used to rinse the mouth. A mouthwash generally contains an antiseptic agent which is added to kill the infectious microbes present in your mouth.  Dr. Sanz at Southern Delaware Dental Specialist suggests using a mouthwash as an additive to your general oral health … Continue reading

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How to brush your teeth correctly?

We grow up listening to our parents, teachers, and mainly our dentists emphasize the importance of brushing our teeth twice a day. Dr. Sanz, a board certified periodontist in Southern Delaware explain how having a proper oral health care regime not only helps prevent dental diseases but also helps keep many systemic diseases at bay. … Continue reading

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Consequences of Teeth Loss

Tooth loss can occur due to numerous reasons, the most common being dental caries which is tooth decay. Apart from this, teeth loss can also be attributed to periodontal diseases, infections, cancer, trauma, and improper dental procedures. Your tooth is firmly held in place by its roots that are embedded in your jaw bone. Bad … Continue reading

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Pregnancy and Gum Health

The happiness that comes with a positive pregnancy test can be one of the most beautiful life experiences. The excitement which comes with it, planning the nursery, fixing your first prenatal appointment, and seeing your little angel for the first time during your first sonography is one of the most surreal of human experiences.  Planning … Continue reading

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Importance of Oral Health during COVID-19 Pandemic

The covid-19 pandemic has been a cause of immense stress and anxiety worldwide. We have been worried about our health, tensed about navigating our work, and anxious due to the inability to meet our friends and family because of the worldwide lockdown. It feels like we have been trapped and all of us every single … Continue reading

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Why opt for a dental implant?

WHAT IS A DENTAL IMPLANT? In simple words, a dental implant in Southern Delaware is an artificial replacement for your lost natural tooth. Dental implants in Southern Delaware are considered the next big thing, the best and the closest alternative to replacing the natural tooth as they replicate a natural tooth’s functions elegantly. A dental … Continue reading

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What do bleeding gums mean?

Do you see spots of blood when you brush your teeth in the morning or when you take a bite of an apple? Bleeding from gums during routine oral hygiene procedures or without any apparent cause can be a sign of gum diseases, but it can also point towards other complex medical conditions. Whatever may … Continue reading

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How to choose your Periodontist?

An affordable general dentist is an excellent choice for routine dental health check-ups, dental fillings, root canals and addressing oral health concerns. However, if you have serious medical or oral health issues affecting your gums, the best person to diagnose, manage and treat such problems in Delaware is a periodontal specialist known as a Periodontist.  … Continue reading

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Our Top Three Most Popular Dental Treatment Options  

The popularity of cosmetic dentistry is rising by the day, with more people looking for options to restore their looks and smiles. Based on research by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, 99.7% of adults regard a smile as an essential social asset, with 74% believing that an unattractive smile can inhibit their career success.  … Continue reading

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