Dental Blog
Tips, answers, and news from your O’Fallon family dentist.
28 AUG Why is Oral Hygiene Important?
Oral hygiene is maintaining the health and cleanliness of the mouth, teeth, and gums. At Lake Pointe Dental Group, we believe oral…
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22 APR What is a Toothache?
Toothaches are characterized by pain in or around a tooth. Minor aches from temporary gum irritation can be treated at home, but m…
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29 AUG Whitening Strips vs. Professional Whitening
Whitening strips and professional whitening share the goal of a brighter smile but do so in different ways. The most apparent diff…
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22 FEB How Do Dental Implants Work?
Dental implants replace missing teeth by placing an artificial titanium root into the jawbone. The post fuses with the bone, provi…
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17 MAR Veneers vs. Crowns: Which One Do I Need?
Both veneers and crowns restore the appearance of your teeth, but they solve different problems. Understanding what they are and h…
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10 MAR What Causes Tooth Loss in Adults?
Losing a tooth as an adult can mean a trip to the dentist at best, or a lasting effect on your appearance and confidence at worst.…
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27 APR Why is My Breath Bad? 5 Surprising Causes
Spicy food, tobacco, coffee, and poor oral hygiene are familiar causes of bad breath. But if halitosis persists and you can’t expl…
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