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Environmental factors and a diet high in sugars and acids (citrus... - [Sensitive Teeth Can Be a Sign of Bigger Problems](https://smileaiken.com/sensitive-teeth-can-be-a-sign-of-bigger-problems/): Sensitive teeth are no fun at all. You take a sip of your morning coffee or eat a scoop of... - [Advanced on the Move](https://smileaiken.com/advanced-on-the-move/): A couple of years ago, Dr. Shawn Velez, of Advanced Endodontics, woke up to two questions that had been facing... - [Botox® and Juvederm® at the Dentist](https://smileaiken.com/botox-and-juvederm-at-the-dentist/): Botox® and Juvederm® have many known cosmetic benefits. 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Besides... - [Managing endodontic emergencies in the COVID-19 era](https://smileaiken.com/managing-endodontic-emergencies-in-the-covid-19-era/): Patient health and safety always has been our top priority at Advanced Endodontics, Oral and Facial Specialists. Because COVID-19 is... - [GentleWave & The Future of Endodontics](https://smileaiken.com/gentlewave-the-future-of-endodontics/): The Future of Endodontics: GentleWave Procedure The dental specialty of Endodontics focuses on keeping the pulp tissue within the tooth... - [Save It or Replace It](https://smileaiken.com/save-or-replace-blog/): Save It or Replace It Dental decay (cavities) and fractures affect the health of our teeth and can cause us... - [Myths About Root Canals](https://smileaiken.com/myths-about-root-canals/): The news you need a root canal might cause your stomach to tighten up, but that response could be based... - [Technology & The Root Canal Experience](https://smileaiken.com/technology-the-root-canal-experience/): How technology has improved the root canal experience. In recent years, dramatic improvements in root canal diagnostics and treatments have... - [Advances in Dental Anesthesia](https://smileaiken.com/advances-in-dental-anesthesia/): Advances in Dental Anesthesia Despite advances in modern dentistry, patients are still avoiding it. Why? Dental anxiety affects millions of... - [The Specialists Who Help with Your Smile](https://smileaiken.com/the-specialists-who-help-with-your-smile/): The American Dental Association recognizes and approves several specialties in the field of dentistry, all of whom help maintain your... - [Restore the Confidence in Your Smile](https://smileaiken.com/implants-vs-dentures/): Restore the Confidence in Your Smile Losing teeth can be quite distressing. According to the American Association of Oral and... - [New Construction Poem](https://smileaiken.com/construction/): Construction A new building is being constructed; we are so excited we could screamAdvanced Oral & Facial Specialists will have... - [A Look at the Advantages of High-Tech Dentistry](https://smileaiken.com/a-look-at-the-advantages-of-high-tech-dentistry/): As dental technology improves, patients are set to reap the rewards. New systems are coming out all the time, dedicated... - [The Importance of Early Screening for Wisdom Teeth](https://smileaiken.com/the-importance-of-early-screening-for-wisdom-teeth/): Discover why it is so important that you schedule an appointment for your teen that focuses on early screening for... - [The Advantages of a Digital Dental Implant Procedure](https://smileaiken.com/the-advantages-of-a-digital-dental-implant-procedure/): Do you have one or more missing teeth? You are not alone. Fortunately, dental implants can restore your smile. Missing... - [Preventing Dry Socket After a Tooth Extraction](https://smileaiken.com/preventing-dry-socket-after-a-tooth-extraction/): Perhaps you have an incoming wisdom tooth, a tooth with too much decay to save, you have experienced dental trauma,... - [How Vitamins and Minerals Affect Your Teeth?](https://smileaiken.com/how-vitamins-and-minerals-affect-your-teeth/): Vitamins and minerals come in all shapes and sizes, from gummies and supplemental pills to powders and gels. 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Once dentures are used, the jawbone begins to... - [What Should I Expect After A Root Canal?](https://smileaiken.com/what-to-expect-after-root-canal/): No one ever wants to hear that they need a root canal, but the reality is more than 45 million... - [Dr. Robles and Dr. Velez’s Spear Education Trip](https://smileaiken.com/dr-robles-and-dr-velezs-spear-education-trip/): Dr. Robles and Dr. Velez recently took a trip to the Spear Education Campus in Scottsdale, Arizona for a two-day... - [How Dental Implants Can Save Your Smile](https://smileaiken.com/how-dental-implants-can-save-your-smile/): Dental implants are a popular and permanent way to improve the stability of your mouth. If you have missing teeth,... - [Cracked Tooth? Symptoms, Types & Treatment Options](https://smileaiken.com/detecting-and-treating-a-cracked-tooth/): Some dental issues, such as a knocked-out tooth or a broken crown, are relatively easy to spot. And while you... - [All About Implant Dentistry](https://smileaiken.com/all-about-implant-dentistry/): Even though Americans can expect to retain their teeth longer, there are approximately 8 million people who are missing all... - [9 Tips to Recover From Oral Surgery](https://smileaiken.com/tips-to-recover-from-oral-surgery/): Now that you made it through your oral surgery, you’ll want to take care of your mouth to ensure a... - [When Surgical Extraction of Teeth Is Necessary](https://smileaiken.com/when-surgical-extraction-of-teeth-is-necessary/): You want to keep your teeth for a lifetime, but circumstances can arise that prompt your dentist to recommend removing... - [What Happens During a Root Canal?](https://smileaiken.com/what-happens-during-a-root-canal/): A root canal requires one or more office visits and can be performed by a dentist or endodontist. An endodontist... - [Giving Thanks at Thanksgiving](https://smileaiken.com/giving-thanks-at-thanksgiving/): Thanksgiving time is nearing and as a team we want to give thanks bountiful. We have been blessed with so... - [Endodontist: A Tooth Saver](https://smileaiken.com/endodontist-a-tooth-saver/): You may have experienced the extreme pain that accompanies an infected tooth, and maybe even have heard of the dreaded... - [Root Canal vs. Extraction: Which Is Right For You?](https://smileaiken.com/root-canal-vs-extraction-which-is-right-for-you/): Root canals and tooth extractions are two procedures dentists can use to treat teeth that are damaged or infected in... - [Are Root Canals Painful? A Simple Question With A Complex Answer](https://smileaiken.com/are-root-canals-painful-a-simple-question-with-a-complex-answer/): Do you need a root canal to save your tooth? Are root canals painful? You don’t have to dread getting... - [Do You Need Emergency Dental Care?](https://smileaiken.com/do-you-need-emergency-dental-care/): It is important to know what kinds of injuries require emergency dental care, so you can make sure that your... - [What is a Pulpotomy Procedure?](https://smileaiken.com/what-is-a-pulpotomy-procedure/): Pulp, the innermost portion of a tooth, is made up of blood vessels and nerves. Sometimes during the process of... - [Why See An Endodontist?](https://smileaiken.com/why-see-an-endodontist/): If you have failing or missing teeth, there are some excellent tooth-replacement options. However, it’s almost always better to save... - [Dry Socket Prevention: Caring For Yourself After An Extraction](https://smileaiken.com/dry-socket-prevention-caring-extraction/): There are a number of reasons why your dentist might suggest a tooth extraction, from incoming wisdom teeth to a... - [What is TMJ Disorder?](https://smileaiken.com/what-is-tmj-disorder/): Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are problems that affect your temporomandibular joint (TMJ), or jaw joint. They also can affect the muscles... - [All About Dental Implants](https://smileaiken.com/all-about-dental-implants/): What are Dental Implants? Dental implants are screw-like structures made out of titanium that are surgically positioned into the jawbone... - [The Top 3 Root Canal Myths](https://smileaiken.com/top-3-root-canal-myths/): The thought of a root canal may make you fearful or uneasy if you aren’t familiar with the procedure. There... - [15 Things People Whose Parents Are Dentists Will Understand](https://smileaiken.com/15-things-people-whose-parents-are-dentists-will-understand/): So many toothbrushes and toothpaste samples... Some of the first images I saw when I was young were high-quality photos... - [Christmas](https://smileaiken.com/christmas/): by Jon Brotherton A baby born in a manger, in a town named BethlehemWhere a savior was sent and Christmas... - [Thanksgiving](https://smileaiken.com/thanksgiving/): by Jon Brotherton A cooler chill is in the air, you can feel it in the breezeA display of autumn... - [America](https://smileaiken.com/america/): by Jon Brotherton Streaming banners, flags flying, crowds gathered in the streetA homecoming for our military, the heroes we aim... # # Detailed Content ## Pages ## Blog