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A person working on a dental blog on their laptop with a 3D tooth model on their desk.Dr. Burke Jardine has created this informative blog to help educate the community.

Latest Posts:

Signs You May Be Able to Keep Your Wisdom Teeth

Posted on 3/2/2026 by Excel Dental
So, you’re facing the big question: wisdom teeth. These latecomers to the dental party, also known as third molars, often get a bad rap. Many people assume they automatically need to be removed. But that's not always the case! Let's explore some situations where keeping your wisdom teeth...
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Avoiding Gum Disease With Dental Implants Takes Proper Oral Hygiene Practices

Posted on 2/16/2026 by Excel Dental
Taking care of your mouth is super important, especially if you have dental implants. These awesome artificial teeth can give you back your smile, but they need some extra love to stay healthy and prevent problems like gum disease. Think of it like this: a car needs regular maintenance to run...
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How Exercise and Oral Health Are Connected

Posted on 2/2/2026 by Excel Dental
Did you know that hitting the gym or going for a run could actually benefit your smile? It might seem surprising, but your overall health and your oral health are more connected than you think. Let's dive into how exercise impacts your teeth and gums and what you can do to keep everything healthy....
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All Posts:

Signs You May Be Able to Keep Your Wisdom Teeth
3/2/2026
Avoiding Gum Disease With Dental Implants Takes Proper Oral Hygiene Practices
2/16/2026
How Exercise and Oral Health Are Connected
2/2/2026
Diabetes and Dental Appointments
1/15/2026
The Benefits of Professional Teeth Whitening
1/1/2026
Stained Teeth Can Be Detrimental to Your Self-Esteem
12/15/2025
Crown Lengthening Could Give You Back Your Smile
12/1/2025
Times Where You Would Not Want Veneers to Cover Imperfections
11/15/2025
The Dangers to Dental Implants When You Smoke
11/3/2025
Why Are People Afraid of Root Canals?
10/15/2025
Could Your Oral Health Improve with Fluoride Treatments?
10/1/2025
Gum Disease Prevention Tips for Those with a Dental Implant or Two
9/15/2025
Fiber and Your Mouth - Learn How Much It Helps
9/1/2025
Reasons You May Want to Consider Oral Sedation
8/15/2025
Is Your Wisdom Tooth Infected?
8/1/2025
Custom Athletic Mouth Guards - Protecting Your Smile While You Play
7/15/2025
The Danger of Putting Off Dental Work
7/1/2025
When Old Fillings Need Replacing
6/16/2025
How You Can Improve Your Smile Cosmetically
6/2/2025
Why Your Teeth Struggle When You Are On the Paleo Diet
5/15/2025
Should You Get Treated for Sleep Apnea?
5/1/2025
How Essential Oils Can Enhance Your Oral Care Routine
4/15/2025
How Long Do Most Composite Fillings Last?
4/1/2025
How Many Fluoride Treatments Should You Get Each Year?
3/15/2025
Your Makeup Color Choices Can Impact How White Your Teeth Appear
3/3/2025
Don't Ignore Your Dry Mouth
2/15/2025
The Best and Worst Foods For Your Teeth
2/3/2025
Proper Brushing Techniques
1/15/2025
What is Gum Regeneration?
1/1/2025
Best Foods to Help Reduce Tooth Staining
12/16/2024
Do You Believe These Dental Myths?
12/2/2024
What To Expect When Wisdom Teeth Or Third Molars Need To Be Removed
11/15/2024
Three Ways to Easily Calm Your Dental Fears
11/1/2024
Could Your Oral Health Be Improved with Inlays or Onlays?
10/1/2024
Top Flossing Mistakes to Avoid - Master the Art of Flossing
9/16/2024
Four Important Questions You Should Be Asking Your Dentist
9/2/2024
How Can I Make Sure I am Prepared for a First Tooth?
8/15/2024
How Can I Best Take Care of My Gums?
8/1/2024
How Often Do Braces Wires Get Changed?
7/15/2024
How Much Coffee Is Too Much for My Teeth?
7/1/2024
Treatments to Prevent Gum Recession From Getting Severe
6/15/2024
Treatment for Teeth Stained Due to Braces
6/3/2024
What Is Tartar Made Of?
5/15/2024
What Is Sjogrens Syndrome and How Does It Affect My Teeth?
5/1/2024
Should I Get Dental X-Rays While I Am Pregnant?
4/15/2024
Should I Get a Non-Flouride Toothpaste?
4/1/2024
What Are Dental Implants
3/15/2024
What Are Canker Sores and Why Do You Keep Getting Them?
3/1/2024
What Are the Differences Between Dentures, Implants, and Bridges?
2/15/2024
What Are the Dental Health Appliances?
2/2/2024
Treatment Options for Sensitive Teeth
1/15/2024
Top Reasons to Floss Your Teeth
1/2/2024
Is Cleaning Impacted Wisdom Teeth Hard?
12/15/2023
Common Types of Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures
12/1/2023
The Importance of Calcium and Vitamin D for Dental Health in Adolescents
11/15/2023
What Is Drill-Less Dentistry?
11/1/2023
Role of Microbiome in Oral Health
10/31/2023
How To Choose The Best Toothpaste For Children
10/15/2023
What Are The Benefits Of Reconstructive Jaw Surgery
9/25/2023
Diabetes And Its Relation To Oral Health
9/11/2023
What Causes an Under Bite and How to Treat It?
8/21/2023
The Benefits of Professional Teeth Whitening
8/7/2023
Dental Deep Cleaning: Everything You Need To Know
7/24/2023
The Role Of Periodontists In Preventing And Treating Gum Disease
7/10/2023
Will My Dental Procedure Be Painful?
6/19/2023
What Happens If You Dont Clean Your Tongue?
6/5/2023
What Causes Poor Oral Health?
5/22/2023
What Causes Bruxism
5/8/2023
Should I Extract My Wisdom Teeth?
4/24/2023
How to Protect Your Smile this Holiday Season
4/10/2023
How to Deal with Popping Jaws
3/20/2023
Teeth whitening: A Complete Guide
3/6/2023
Dangers of Consistently Using Toothbrushes with Hard Bristles
2/20/2023
How Can I Fix My Stained Teeth?
2/6/2023
Tooth Extraction Aftercare: What to Do?
1/23/2023
Taking Care Of Your Teeth At Home
1/9/2023
How to Encourage Good Oral Routine with Your Family
12/19/2022
Symptoms and treatment of impacted teeth
12/5/2022
Damage Tobacco Can Do to Your Gums and Teeth
11/21/2022
Common Dental Emergencies and First Aid
11/7/2022
How often do I need a new toothbrush?
10/24/2022
Prevalent Dental Issues And Oral Disorders
10/10/2022
The importance of dental records
9/19/2022
Types of Dental Problems Handled by a General Dentist
9/5/2022
Can A Child Use Fluoride Toothpaste?
8/22/2022
How to Get Over Your Fear of the Dentist
8/8/2022
Does Gum Chewing After A Meal Clean Your Teeth?
7/18/2022
Tips for Brushing While Working
7/4/2022
Dental Implants: Pros and Cons
6/20/2022
Why Some Teeth Begin to Change Color
6/6/2022
What Happens if You Brush for Too Long?
5/23/2022
Genetics and oral health
5/9/2022
How Is Drinking Water Good For Teeth
4/25/2022
The Connection Between Womens Oral Health and Overall Health
4/11/2022
Things You Should Know About Dental Implants
3/21/2022
What Is a Dental Inlay?
3/7/2022

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