Smile Hilliard Blog

A new year, a new you—right? Perhaps you’ve started a weight loss program, organized your finances, or decided this will be the year you finally take that dream trip to Italy. If so, congratulations! We applaud you on your efforts. In addition, we’d like to remind you of something no less important than eating your…
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These days, it’s all digital—from the music we stream to the way we pay for our cappuccinos at Starbucks. Well, the dentist office is no different. Today, we’re pleased to use digital x-rays, a technological advancement that improves your dental appointments in a number of ways. What Are Digital X-Rays? Digital x-rays allow us to…
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Have you ever dreamed of having a movie star smile? You know the kind—one where chips, cracks, and imperfections don’t exist? If so, you may have thought that they’re nearly impossible for the average person to attain. Not so! Cosmetic bonding is an affordable, minimally invasive dental procedure that can substantially improve the look of…
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Unfortunately, many people aren’t great brushers—oftentimes they rush through the process, brush too hard, or fail to brush all surfaces of their teeth. However, there is some evidence that by taking a video selfie while brushing, people’s technique often improves. What Research has been done on Video Selfies & Brushing? In a recent study of…
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Do you duck and cover when someone approaches with a camera? Or do you cover your mouth when you smile? All too often, someone who doesn’t love their teeth will try to avoid smiling. Unfortunately, this feeling of self-consciousness can lead to discomfort and inhibition in social situations. However, Smile Hilliard may just have the…
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When you think about a root canal, do you wince, imagining how painful it must be? One of the greatest myths about root canals is that the treatment is a traumatic one. Not so! With modern dental technology, a root canal is a comfortable, simple procedure. What Is Root Canal Therapy? Inside our teeth, we…
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According to a recent survey, most Americans are unprepared to handle a dental emergency. Here at Smile Hilliard, we’d like to change that. While we hope that you never experience a dental emergency, we want you to feel that should one occur, you’ll know just what to do (hint: call us immediately!). Read on for…
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The term “gingivitis” gets bantered about in the media often enough that many people don’t take the disease seriously. We have a problem with that! We’re kidding—just a little—but we do want to gently encourage you to learn more about gingivitis, so that if you experience symptoms, you won’t ignore them. 1. What Is Gingivitis?…
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Have you ever woken up from a sound sleep after hearing your teeth grind together? Have you ever woken up in the morning with a sore jaw or headache? Does your jaw joint click, pop, or occasionally lock? If any of these scenarios sound familiar, you may be a good candidate for a dental night…
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Did you know that April is Oral Cancer Awareness month? It is, and because we’re committed to our patients’ oral care and overall well-being, we’d like to use this as an opportunity to spread the word about oral cancer prevention. Oral cancer is the 6th most common cancer in men, and the 14th most common…
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