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Dr. Jeremiah Leary has created this informative blog to help educate the community.

Welcome to the Future: What 3-D Dental X-rays Mean for You

Posted on 3/5/2020 by Dr. Leary

What if your dentist told you that X-rays can be done in a single sweep, expose you to less radiation than a roundtrip flight from Paris to Tokyo , and result in a complete, 3-D picture of your mouth in as little as a few seconds? For anyone who has ever had a mouthful of bitewings, it's a dream...
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X-Rays: Is There Really Cause For Concern?

Posted on 3/5/2020 by Dr. Leary

Would you sacrifice a complete picture of your dental health in order to bypass X-rays? If you're struggling to decide, you're not the only one! Radiation concerns are giving trypanophobia (fear of needles) a run for its money around the dentist's office, but skipping this important step in your...
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What You Need to Do Should a Filling Ever Come Loose

Posted on 1/30/2020 by Dr. Leary

Tooth damage is one of the most common problems people have. The damage can be as a result of an accident, the type of food we eat and more so our oral health habits. When you have great teeth, then there is little to no assistance needed for support, among other stuff. However, when the tooth...
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All Posts:

Welcome to the Future: What 3-D Dental X-rays Mean for You
3/5/2020
X-Rays: Is There Really Cause For Concern?
3/5/2020
What You Need to Do Should a Filling Ever Come Loose
1/30/2020
Ways to Keep Your Mouth Moist When Wearing Partial Dentures
1/20/2020
Is A Retainer Required Following Invisalign?
12/30/2019
Why You Should Visit Us Twice Each Year
12/20/2019
Soup Is Better for Your Teeth Than Crackers If You Feel Ill
11/25/2019
How Poor Oral Health Can Spread in a Family
11/15/2019
Times Where You May Need a Better Restoration Option than Veneers
10/30/2019
Things to Pay Attention To Immediately Following a Filling
10/20/2019
Most Common Reasons Teeth Become Sensitive
9/30/2019
Is Flossing Really Needed on a Daily Basis
9/20/2019
Why is Aspirin So Dangerous If It Gets Placed on Your Teeth?
8/30/2019
What Happens When You Grind Your Teeth at Night and Don't Notice?
8/20/2019
Ways of Conquering Dental Fears
7/25/2019
What Makes Dental Exams So Important?
7/15/2019
What Causes Teeth to Chip?
6/30/2019
How to Care for Dental Veneers on a Daily Basis
6/20/2019
Why Dental Implants Allow You to Look Younger
5/30/2019
Why Orange Lipstick Causes Your Teeth To Look Yellow
5/20/2019
Protecting Your Teeth Should You Get the Flu
4/30/2019
How Teeth and Gums Can Get Healthier If You Give Oil Pulling A Try
4/20/2019
You Need to Fix Broken Teeth As Soon As They Happen
3/30/2019
Why You Should Consider Switching to Alcohol-free Mouthwash
3/20/2019
Do You Have Hidden Sugar Anywhere in Your Diet?
2/28/2019
Can Waxed Floss Build Up Between Your Teeth?
2/20/2019
Steps to Take if a Filling Comes Loose
1/30/2019
Sports Drinks Do More Harm Than Good in Most Cases
1/20/2019
Ways Sedation Improves Oral Procedures
12/30/2018
Ways of Whitening Your Teeth with What You Eat and Drink
12/20/2018
Does Chewing on a Cracked Tooth Pose a Problem
11/30/2018
Does an Apple a Day Really Protect Your Teeth?
11/15/2018

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Dr. Jeremiah Leary from Sylvan Heights Dental has created this informative blog to help educate the community. Learn more about procedures, home care, and more!
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