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You probably already know that you should visit your dentist every six months for a routine dental check-up, but do you understand why? Regular dental appointments are a crucial component of your overall dental wellness, and you can’t skip visits to your dentist if you want to keep your smile healthy. If you’re behind on […]

There is nothing like bright white teeth that light up a person’s face when they smile and laugh. No one has to settle for dull, yellow teeth. With cosmetic dentistry from Tippin Dental Group, anyone can have a fabulous smile. If you have an important upcoming event such as a wedding, party or formal family […]

1. Dentures are not the only replacement option for missing teeth. Dental implants used alone or in combination with a partial denture is often a preferable option for patients. Whereas a removable appliance replaces only the visible parts of teeth, an implant replaces both the root and crown of a tooth. This has important implications. […]

A missing adult tooth is no fun for anyone. The tooth fairy doesn’t show up to give you extra cash, and no one is waiting to take a picture when you smile with your new gap. A missing tooth is also uncomfortable physically. It is more difficult to chew the foods you love, say the […]

Losing a tooth can happen due to many reasons — trauma, injury, a cavity or even heredity — but can be fixed with things like dental bridges. Benefits of dental bridges There are many disadvantages of losing a tooth. Aside from the apparent impact on the smile, a missing tooth can cause slow degradation of […]

69% of adults have lost at least one tooth. 50 million Americans have lost all of their teeth. These statistics may sound startling, but they’re true. Here’s another fact: if a missing tooth isn’t replaced, up to 20% of neighboring teeth will be lost in the next 4 to 8 years. The Doctors at Tippin […]

Do you and your family members enjoy chewing gum? You’re not alone. Chewing gum is a $16.6 billion industry. Many people enjoy chewing gum for stress relief and just enjoying the taste of it, but it can be harmful to your teeth. If you and your family members enjoy gum, consider these reasons why you […]

Do you think it’s not a big deal if you fall asleep before brushing your teeth? Well, each time you don’t brush your teeth, more plaque and bacteria build up which can lead to gum disease, cause tooth loss and even bone loss. Now, the question becomes, why would you want to ignore brushing your […]

Over a lifetime, teeth can endure temperatures ranging from freezing to near boiling, biting forces of as much as 150 pounds per square inch and a hostile environment teeming with bacteria. Yet they can still remain healthy for decades. But while they’re rugged, they’re not indestructible — they can incur serious damage from tooth decay […]

A root canal treatment is a commonly known but often misunderstood procedure. Contrary to popular belief, these treatments aren’t painful — in fact, they often stop a toothache. More importantly, a “root canal” can give a tooth on the verge of loss another lease on life. Still, if you’ve never experienced a root canal treatment […]