Having a nice, bright smile can affect the way you look, and in turn, improve how you feel about yourself. With the help of the doctor to provide you with
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The Benefits of a Bright Smile
updated: Sep. 21, 2021
Having a nice, bright smile can affect the way you look, and in turn, improve how you feel about yourself. With the help of the doctor to provide you with
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Straightening Your Teeth Could Rejuvenate Your Smile
updated: Sep. 20, 2021
Advanced cosmetic dental techniques are helping people around the world achieve their dream smiles. But long before many of these procedures existed, straightening teeth with braces could make a Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Implants: Why it's important to replace missing teeth
updated: Sep. 14, 2021
The average adult has 32 teeth, a combination of molars, canines, and incisors. By middle age, however, most adults are missing at least one tooth due to an injury, decay,
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Victoria Beckham's "Toothsome" Collection - All of Her Children's Baby Teeth
updated: Sep. 10, 2021
In one respect, celebrities are no different from the rest of us—quite a few famous people love to collect things. Marie Osmond collects dolls (as well as Johnny Depp, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
What was your favorite part of summer?
updated: Sep. 07, 2021
It's the end of summer, and fall is just around the corner. Soon the temperatures will cool down, the leaves will start to change, and the doctor and our team
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Deep Cleanings To Fight Gingivitis
updated: Sep. 01, 2021
Sometimes brushing your teeth is not enough to maintain good oral health. At Eagle Dental, your local Homer dentist, Dr. James Bourne, has a practice in Homer, AK, and offers Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Happy Labor Day!
updated: Aug. 31, 2021
Labor Day is upon us, and that means the non-official end to summer. Before the kids head back to school and temperatures start to cool down, this is your last
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There Are a Several Possible Causes for a Gummy Smile
updated: Aug. 31, 2021
Besides straight and translucent teeth, an attractive smile has another important component: balance. In a great smile, the visible areas of the teeth and gums are in balanced proportion Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Should I use mouthwash?
updated: Aug. 24, 2021
Mouthwashes are commonly used as a part of a daily oral care regimen. Not only do they freshen breath, but some are capable of improving dental health too. Using a
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Gum Swelling Can Happen With Braces - Here's How to Avoid It
updated: Aug. 21, 2021
A few months into wearing braces you may notice your gums are swollen. It's likely you've developed periodontal (gum) disease. Gum disease is a bacterial infection that usually begins with Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Do adults need fluoride treatments?
updated: Aug. 17, 2021
Many dentists and hygienists recommend fluoride treatments for their adult patients. You might ask yourself, “Do I really need a fluoride treatment? I thought those were just for my kids.”
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Periodontal Probing Can Tell Us a Lot About the Severity of a Gum Infection
updated: Aug. 11, 2021
The red and puffy gums that sometimes accompany the onset of periodontal (gum) disease don't always catch your attention. You may not even get any symptoms at all, in Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
The Five Most Common Reasons for Emergency Visits
updated: Aug. 10, 2021
An emergency usually evokes panic, and for good reason. Emergencies don’t discriminate when it comes to time or place. They’ll happen during your vacation, at home, while you’re shopping for
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What to Know if You Think You Have a Cracked Tooth
updated: Aug. 03, 2021
You use your mouthguard for sports, wear a nightguard if you grind your teeth, and never bite down on solid objects. But even with all the care in the world,
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How MLB Star Aaron Judge Changed His Smile and How You Can Too
updated: Aug. 01, 2021
Between the final game of the World Series in late October and spring training in February, major league baseball players work on their skills preparing for the new season. Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Tips for a Whiter Smile
updated: Jul. 27, 2021
Everyday life can take a toll on the whiteness of our teeth: Foods we love as well as soft drinks and coffee can stain them over time. Poor brushing and
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