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If you’ve ever had a dental procedure such as a filling or root canal, chances are you’ve experienced the odd sensation of novocaine numbness. While novocaine can help you not feel anything during treatment, the side effects can be annoying. But just how long do you have to deal with not being able to feel… Read More

Starting a new diet can be both exciting and difficult, and there are many different types of diets to choose from. One of the most common diets is the Keto Diet, and its followers often find weight loss success. But as with all diets, the Keto Diet does come with potential negative side effects. There’s… Read More

We’ve all experienced the embarrassment of bad breath at some point in our lives. Maybe it was after a hearty dish of garlicky pasta or your morning cup of coffee. Or perhaps it’s something you deal with every day. Either way, we think it’s pretty fair to say that nobody wants to live with bad… Read More

Every February, we celebrate Heart Health Month to raise awareness of how we can both evaluate our risk for heart disease as well as what we can do to reduce that risk. While it may seem out of character to hear your dentist in Cedar Rapids talk about heart health, the truth is, there is… Read More

Everyone knows how miserable the common cold can be. When we come down with a case of the sniffles or an annoying cough, we’re willing to do almost anything to make it stop. While medications to treat the symptoms of a cold can help suppress a cough or ease a stuffy nose, your dentist in… Read More

When we accidentally bite our lip, the pain that follows can be concerning. The zing of pain, and maybe even some blood, can certainly cause us to think that we may have just done some serious damage. But is lip-biting actually bad for you? Let’s check in with your dentist in Cedar Rapids to see… Read More

The Great American Smokeout is held every year in November, with it’s purpose being to help smokers set a day to start working towards a smoke-free life. As you probably know, quitting smoking can help you get healthier, but it can also protect your children’s health, too. The truth is, those who live with smokers,… Read More

Ugh, bad breath. According to the Academy of General Dentistry, 80 million people suffer from chronic halitosis, which is just a fancy name for bad breath. You’re not alone! Unfortunately, fixing bad breath isn’t always as easy as popping a mint into your mouth, but if you can identify the cause of your bad breath,… Read More

There’s no better time to start working on your new smile than the New Year, but New Year’s resolutions usually only last for a month or two before everyone gives up. So, let’s keep it simple with a few easy tips that will help make your New Year’s resolution a reality. That way, before you… Read More

Don’t worry, your dentist and oral hygienist know that x-rays aren’t the most enjoyable experience, so they’re hurrying to get it over with as quick as possible. But there’s not a whole lot that can be done about that scratch in the back of your throat that started at exactly the moment you bit down… Read More