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A lot of our patients ask us about ways they can be an active participant in their oral health journey.…

As a parent, it can be hard to determine when and what to do about your child’s dental healthcare. When…

If your child has a cavity in one of his or her baby teeth, the temptation can be to ignore…

Why is it so important to see the dentist at least twice per year to get cleanings? Oral health is…

Halloween may look a little different this year, but it still comes with ghosts, goblins and goodies—and the sugar in…

Most of us are familiar with a regular dental hygiene appointment: within about 30 minutes, a caring dental hygienist cleans,…

So, we have helped you determine that you are a good candidate for dental veneers, and now you’re ready to move…

Veneers are a great solution to achieving the bright, white, and perfectly aligned smile you dream of. With veneers you…

Although gum disease is an issue that needs to be professionally treated and diagnosed by your primary dental care provider,…

Dental Veneers are a great option for someone who wants to achieve that “dream” smile! Veneers are bonded to the front of…

Although gum disease is an issue that needs to be professionally treated and diagnosed by your primary dental care provider,…

Outside of making sure you maintain good oral hygiene, there are not many measures you can take to prevent tooth…

Dental bridges are pretty common in the United States and have been used on patients for decades. Typically, if you…

Ah, the dental drill … perhaps the most recognizable (and often feared) dental tool on the market. The dental drill…

Many people know that diabetes can harm the eyes, nerves, kidneys, heart and other important systems in the body. What…

Every time you visit the dentist, your hygienist will most likely have to spend a fair amount of time scraping…

A lot goes on during your regular, six month dental appointments. Your dentist and dental hygienist work together to thoroughly clean your…

You have probably been preached to time after time about how important it is to visit your dentist every six…

We see many patients with one or multiple teeth that have been worn down with wear and tear over time.…

Over the years, many studies have shown that men are less likely to visit a primary care physician. Unfortunately, this…

When you walk into a pharmacy or grocery store you are bombarded with options to pick out your shampoo, fever…

You shouldn’t wait until you have symptoms to visit your dentist. Going to the dentist twice a year will usually…

At Gaston Dental Associates, we have many patients ask us whether an electric toothbrush or manual toothbrush is better for…

According to a previous study by the American Dental Association, advanced gum disease (periodontitis that has surpassed gingivitis) affects almost…

If you’re experiencing tooth sensitivity, first off, don’t worry because you are not alone, and secondly, there are actions you…

It’s National Heart Health Month! Did you know that oral health can be directly linked to heart health? Delta Dental has recently provided…

The short answer is, yes, but we want to give you a little more information on why it’s so important…

Here at Gaston Dental Associates, we know how difficult it can be to determine what the right thing to do…

Just like we’re always saying… maintaining good oral health is so important for your overall health and well-being! One way…

Are your child’s baby teeth sometimes in pain, or do they currently have a cavity? As baby teeth are eventually…

One of the most common wishes people come into our office with has to do with the color of their…

Worn down teeth caused from wear and tear happens to a lot of us and is more common than you…