June 10, 2015 Teeth function to help us smile, chew, and talk. When one or more teeth are lost, these simple tasks can become difficult. Unfortunately, the loss of a tooth is a common occurrence in our aging population. Missing teeth can be replaced. Your dentist will design a treatment plan specific to your needs. […]
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May 27, 2015 Have you ever wondered what wisdom teeth are and why so many people have them removed? Third molars have been called wisdom teeth for years, dating back to the Seventeenth Century. Wisdom teeth generally erupt between the ages of 17 and 25, or when a person has matured and become wiser. The
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May 20, 2015 Have you ever wondered why your dental provider is talking about cancer? A significant amount of people visit their dentist regularly making it an ideal situation to check them for cancer of the head and neck. Oral cancer accounts for roughly two percent of all cancers diagnosed annually in the USA. The
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May 6, 2015 Dental Crowns are one of the most recommended restorations that people need on their teeth. Crowns, even with dental insurance, can be costly and require a fair amount of time in a dental chair. At Lima Dental Associates, we strive to educate our patients about every option available to them. So, what
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Spring is the time of year for seasonal allergies. As the trees start to bloom and the pollen is released into the atmosphere, allergy sufferers begin their annual ritual of sniffling and sneezing. Each year, 35 million Americans fall prey to seasonal allergies. Asthma and allergy sufferers take various drugs such as inhalers, syrups and
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April 15, 2015 Did you know STRESS can play havoc in our lives and to our health? Stress can also affect our sleep habits and damage teeth. Most of us know what it takes to keep our teeth healthy, but many don’t realize the effects stress can have on our teeth and bodies. We are
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April 22,2015 A staggering 80 million Americans are recognized as having some type of blood pressure problem. Even more troubling is that a significant number are unaware of their condition. Often a dentist is the first to note high blood pressure in his/her patients. Lima Dental Associates takes every patient’s blood pressure. The purpose is
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April 8, 2015 ClearCorrect straightens teeth using a series of clear, custom-made, removable aligners that gradually move teeth a little bit at a time, eventually correcting the teeth and smile. Because we care, we will do an initial evaluation at no charge for our existing patients to determine eligibility for treatment. Good candidates will then
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