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Travel Tips for Dental Health

If you are a frequent business traveler or a summer vacation road tripper, you know that a well-packed bag can save you time, money, and frustration. When you are pulling together items for your next trip, don’t forget to...

Tips to Brighten Your Smile

Have you ever wondered if your teeth are white enough? You aren’t alone – many adults feel their teeth are dull and could use some improvement. However, most adults are not sure what to use or how to give...

Choosing a Toothbrush and Toothpaste

Brushing your teeth is a crucial component of your overall dental health. You already know the recommendations for brushing (at least twice per day, for at least two minutes each time) and have developed habits to incorporate this practice...

Questions to Ask Your Dentist if You Have Anxiety

Does going to the dentist make you feel worried or uncomfortable? You aren’t alone. Dental anxiety affects an estimated 85% of patients. While dental anxiety varies in degree for each patient, it can make keeping up with semi-annual cleaning and...

What to Know About Tooth Extraction

Your dental situation may one day require one of your teeth to be removed. This tooth extraction can feel more comfortable if you know what to expect from the procedure and aftermath. Here at East Erie Dental, we aim to give our patients...

End of the Year Dental To-Do List

There are only two more months in 2018 – where has the time gone? The next eight weeks are busy ones, packed full of holiday get-togethers and end-of-the-year obligations. Before the rest of 2018 slips through your fingers, take...

Daily Dental Habits

In our office, we love any reason to re-educate our patients about the importance of healthy dental habits. In October, National Dental Hygiene Month, we have the opportunity to recommit to our belief that healthy dental habits can lead...

Crowns, Caps, and Veneers

When you look in the mirror, are you happy with your smile? When you eat, are you able to do so comfortably and confidently? Most importantly, are you sharing your concerns or experiences with your dentist during your semi-annual...

Common Dental Anxieties and Solutions

Does scheduling your semi-annual dental exam make you feel nervous? You are not alone. Many people experience varying degrees of dental anxiety. In fact, a study published in Dental Research Journal noted that more than 58% of people experience some type...

About Your Child’s First Dental Visit

Your oral health is anchored in your daily habits and in your semi-annual dental checkups. Now that you are a parent, you may be wondering how to transfer these dental health priorities to your child. As with most things,...

What to Expect During Your Root Canal

For some dental patients, the words “root canal” can cause anxiety. At East Erie Dental, we find that for most patients, root canals are especially nerve-wracking simply because the patient doesn’t know what to expect. The more you know about your...

Another Reason to Quit: Tobacco and Your Oral Health

Observed on May 31 of every year, World No Tobacco Day is a time to participate in 24 hours of abstinence of tobacco use. For those who use tobacco regularly, this day of cessation can be the perfect catalyst...

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