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Peter A. Pate, DDS Dental Blog

December 5, 2023

Tooth Tension: 3 Ways Holiday Stress Impacts Your Smile

Filed under: Uncategorized — dr_pate @ 4:26 pm
Woman in white sweater and Santa hat holding presents and clenching her teeth

Though the holiday season can be an incredibly joyful time full of laughter with family and friends, it can also be incredibly taxing. Whether you’re worried about finding the perfect gifts or concerned about being properly prepared for visitors, there tends to be a lot of added pressure at the end of the year. You probably are aware of how tension influences your body, but did you know it can impact your oral health, too? Even with the right preventative care, you’re still susceptible to developing a dental dilemma. Keep reading to learn 3 ways stress influences your smile and how your dentist can help.

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November 10, 2023

Show Your Teeth Some Love This Thanksgiving by Taking Excellent Care of Them

Filed under: Uncategorized — dr_pate @ 7:34 pm
Turkey

Thanksgiving is that wonderful time of year when friends and relatives gather together around the dinner table to feast, appreciate each other, and call to mind all the things they have to be grateful for. While there will certainly be many toasts to continued health around the table this year, there is a crucial part of everyone’s overall health that can sometimes go unappreciated. Here are a few ways you can show your teeth how grateful you are to have them.

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October 3, 2023

Can You Put a Knocked-Out Tooth Back in Its Socket?

Filed under: Uncategorized — dr_pate @ 6:45 pm

Woman with a knocked-out tooth with her hand over her mouthEveryone fears having a tooth knocked out, but it’s a reality for over 5 million people each year. If you’re one of the unlucky few who experience losing a tooth, don’t panic! Not all lost teeth are gone for good. It’s best to pop your tooth back into its socket and head to the closest emergency dentist. Here’s what you should do to improve your tooth’s chance of survival.

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September 22, 2023

Chew on This: How Nail-Biting Harms Your Dental Health

Filed under: Uncategorized — dr_pate @ 5:11 pm
A man biting his nails despite its negative effect on his oral health

Do you have a nail-biting habit? If you do, you may want to start breaking it. Biting your nails may seem harmless, but when it comes to your oral health, it’s a silent saboteur. It can cause significant damage to your teeth and gums. Read on to learn how this common practice is so terrible for your pearly whites.

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August 10, 2023

Back-to-School: How to Ace Your Next Dental Exam!

Filed under: Uncategorized — dr_pate @ 7:28 am
Child talking to their dentist

With the hustle of back-to-school shopping, meeting new classmates, and acclimating to fresh schedules, it’s easy to overlook another essential check-up: the dental exam. Just as you’d prepare for school exams, there’s a way to ace your dental check-ups, ensuring that sparkling smile lasts all year long!

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June 7, 2023

3 Reasons to Get a Dental Checkup Before Going on Vacation

Filed under: Uncategorized — dr_pate @ 3:53 am
dentist talking to their patient

Summer is in full swing, and it’s a great time to take a trip somewhere nice. Maybe you want to go to a tropical location and sit by the beach, or maybe you want to go somewhere colder where you can beat the heat.

In either case, there’s one thing that would be a good idea to do wherever you decide to go: visit your dentist! If you want to know why that is, here are a few reasons you should get a dental checkup before you leave.

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May 5, 2023

Can I Get Cavities on My Veneers?

Filed under: Uncategorized — dr_pate @ 4:15 pm
young person with a beautiful smile

If you’re looking to turn a less-than-stellar smile into something that you’d be happy to show off to people, veneers can do that for you. These thin porcelain shells are almost like magic shields that protect your teeth from the outside world.

You might even wonder whether veneers could protect you from cavities. If you’re curious, here’s what you should know about the relationship between these cosmetics and tooth decay.

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