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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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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Before development of dental implants, dentures were the only alternative to replacing a missing tooth or teeth. People who have missing teeth, bridgework, or dentures may be good candidates for implants. The reason that implants have become so popular is because they are “permanent teeth” that are inserted into the jawbone and function like natural
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March 19, 2015 March is National Nutrition Month. It’s a time for us to focus on the importance of making important food choices. We all know that a well balanced diet is essential to healthy living. Healthy teeth and gums are essential for chewing and swallowing. Without good digestion, a person’s overall health could be
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March 9, 2015 Exactly how much sleep should you get? According to the National Sleep Foundation, sleep varies between individuals and age. On average, adults need 7-8 hours of sleep daily. Studies show approximately 30% of adults are getting less than 6 hours per day. So how does losing sleep affect us? Studies from both
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February 19, 2015 Did you know that February is National Children’s Dental Health Month? One of the most common questions from a parent is, “When should my child visit the dentist?” A child’s teeth start erupting when they are young. On average a child will be 6 months old when the first tooth erupts. A
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February 10, 2015 Let’s talk about cavities! Our doctor diagnosed a cavity last week and the patientsaid: “I know I have a cavity but it doesn’t hurt so I think I will wait to fix it until it does”. Have you ever wondered why tooth decay doesn’t hurt? Most dental problems don’t have any symptoms
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