When your tooth is compromised, it’s hard to know what to do. You may be experiencing discomfort that makes it hard to eat and chew. You may even have pain that’s affecting your daily life. Many dentists might recommend an extraction at this point, but you may benefit from a second opinion. Your dentist in Syracuse could have other options for your tooth!

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With more and more information emerging about the links between oral health and overall health, we can’t emphasize enough how important your routine visits with your dentist are for maintaining your well being. One aspect of your mouth that you may not realize affects your body is your TMJ, or temporomandibular joint. When this very complex joint is not working properly it greatly affects your health. Your dentist in Syracuse discusses how TMJ impacts your health and what you can do.

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While it’s not a cancer that’s at the forefront of most people’s minds, did you know that oral cancer affected more than 45,000 Americans in 2016? Oral cancer is responsible for many deaths each year, not because it’s not treatable, but because it’s typically discovered too late. April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and your team at Creative Dental Concepts wants to discuss the importance of checkups with your dentist in Syracuse.

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It might seem funny to compare your gums to the foundation of your house, but that’s exactly what they are – the foundation for your teeth. Without healthy gums to support them, your teeth would be in big trouble! Your gums can also give you insight into your overall health and well being. It’s been determined that periodontal (gum) disease has a direct connection with other health issues in the body such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and vice versa. Your dentist in Syracuse discusses the importance of healthy gums.

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