Smile Hilliard Blog

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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Have you been ignoring your missing teeth? Unfortunately, missing teeth can lead to a host of health problems such as vitamin deficiencies, changes in your bite resulting in headaches and pain, a greater risk of developing gum disease and experiencing more tooth loss, and deterioration of the bone tissue in your jaw. Rather than putting…
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Did you know that February is National Children’s Dental Health Month? It is true, and interestingly enough, NCDHM actually began in Ohio! It was first held as a regional event—in Cleveland and Akron—in 1941, but it was not until 1949 that the American Dental Association made it a national celebration. Smile Hilliard celebrates this important month…
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Are you in the dark about laser dentistry? If so, we are happy to enlighten you. Due to advances in the field of dentistry, dentists can now use laser treatments on their patients to deliver energy in the form of light. Read on to learn about this exciting technology, how it works, and what types…
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White teeth can be hard to achieve and maintain with all the foods and drinks we consume each day. In addition, smoking and neglecting regular home oral hygiene also contribute to the yellowing of teeth. While teeth whitening is technically considered a cosmetic procedure, it should be taken seriously by everyone. Whitening your teeth can…
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We have all been there: sitting in the dentist chair and lying through our teeth about how we eat healthy and brush and floss regularly. The guilt we feel as soon as we sit down should be more than enough to keep us on track until our next scheduled visit. The problem is, we love…
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Full mouth rehabilitation is the process of bringing a person’s mouth back to health. Simply put, a person with multiple dental problems can seek a plan (full mouth rehab) to completely restore their dental well-being. Each case is different and calls for its own plan. Not all dentists can undertake a full mouth rehab, so…
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Custom athletic mouthguards are made to protect children from terrible dental injuries that occur in sports. As with other protective gear, some are better than others. At Smile Hilliard, we make getting custom mouthguards fun and easy so that your child has the best sports protective gear the industry has to offer. Dr. Sanyk is…
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