Gingivitis, or inflammation of the gums, is an early stage of gum disease. If you have gingivitis, it’s important to visit Dr. Keller and Dr. Tibbs to get proper treatment, since home care isn’t enough to get rid of the plaque that leads to tartar and eventually to gum disease. Monitor yourself to see if…
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When you have a tooth extracted, your body immediately sets to work to help protect the affected area. The blood that collects at the site of the extraction clots to cover and protect the wound. This is a normal response, and protects the nerves and bone that have been exposed with the removal of your…
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Just like that, it’s Spring, and the world looks brighter! The skies are sunnier. Daylight in Wilmington lasts longer. And your smile can be brighter, too—with a little bit of spring cleaning.After all, sometimes dental habits become so automatic that we don’t pay them as much attention as we should. Without careful daily brushing and…
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Convertible or sedan? Downtown or suburbs? Electric or manual toothbrush? As life decisions go, it’s certainly not choosing your next car, or deciding where you want to live. But, even when you are selecting a toothbrush, it helps to make a list of the pros and cons of the contenders before you make that final…
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