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Ask These 4 Questions Before Getting Implants

Maybe you’ve seen commercials, magazine articles, or Facebook posts about the amazing benefits of dental implants. Dental implants have really changed the face of dentistry and patients are reaping the results. While unsecured dentures serve a helpful purpose in some cases, modern dental implants provide a long-term solution to replacing a single missing tooth or multiple missing teeth.

5 Surprising Things Your Mouth Reveals

Every time you open your mouth, it reveals some interesting and surprising things about you. Your dental hygienist and your dentist see much more than cavities and crowns. They are like experienced dental investigators, reading the evidence as they help you achieve optimal oral health.

Is Your Tongue Healthy?

Did you know that a healthy tongue is an essential part of your overall oral health? Your tongue is one of your mouth’s most important defenses against bacteria and plaque. It also allows you to taste and swallow the foods you love, articulate words correctly, play instruments, (and even kiss). If your tongue is so important, how do you know if it’s healthy?

Secure Your Dentures

Do you get frustrated with your dentures? As any denture wearer knows, dentures provide a helpful replacement for missing teeth, but they come with challenges.

Are you brushing wrong?

Brushing your teeth is one of the most widespread daily habits in America. But what if we’re not doing it right? What if we could brush more effectively for better oral health?

Pain-free Dental X-rays

Say goodbye to uncomfortable bitewings. Because your comfort is our priority, the Murray team offers a safer, pain-free dental x-ray experience for our patients.

Preventative Benefits of Mouthwash

Daily brushing and flossing combined with regular professional dental cleanings from the Murray team are still the most effective way to keep your mouth healthy. However, according to the American Dental Association, therapeutic mouthrinses or mouthwashes can help improve your overall oral health.

Keeping Teeth White

Are there ways to maintain whiter teeth or to keep your teeth brighter after a whitening treatment? Although we love to help patients whiten their smiles, our first goal since 1976 has always been preventive care. Preventing tooth discoloration begins with an understanding how your lifestyle directly impacts your smile.

Sleep Apnea

Do You Get Enough Sleep? If you have a difficult time getting a full night’s rest, you may have a common sleep disorder known as sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a serious issue affecting over 20 million Americans and costing upwards of $3 billion annually for diagnosis and treatment.

3 Critical Insurance Questions Before 2017

Is it possible that billions of dollars of dental insurance benefits go unused every year? A recent study found that more than one third of adults under 65 did not submit even one dental insurance claim during the year.