The holidays are an exciting time of year as you gather with friends and loved ones over warm meals. No gettogether is complete without a few yummy sweat treats, like cookies and cakes. While it may seem like a few days of overindulgence will not cause any harm, this could not be further from the truth. Not only are sugary treats bad for your waistline, but your dental health as well. If you are not careful, it could lead to some unexpected news at your next appointment with your dentist in Putnam. To protect your smile during the holidays, there are some simple tips to keep in mind.
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Dentist in Putman has 5 Hacks for a Healthy Holiday Smile
November 16, 2017
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Your Putnam Dentists Advise Fluoride for Strong Teeth
January 21, 2017
Putnam dentists, Dr. Carolyn McGinn and Dr. Walter McGinn, work hard to assist patients in preventing tooth decay and gum disease. They’d much rather do that than to use all the restorative dental skills and experience they have acquired over the years. So, they recommend the application of fluoride to keep tooth enamel strong. Could fluoride help your dental health?
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Putnam Dentist Offers Tips to Relieve Dry Mouth
December 17, 2016
For most people, a dry mouth is one of the signs of thirst and a glass of water will quench both. There are some people, however, for whom a dry mouth is a daily and annoying problem. Also known as xerostomia, dry mouth happens as a result of insufficient saliva production. To combat this, Putnam dentist, Dr. Carolyn McGinn and Dr. Walter McGinn would like to offer some tips to help you avoid and treat a dry mouth.
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How to Care for Your Dentures in Putnam
November 17, 2016
Partial and full dentures restore oral function, preserve facial appearance and allow people to eat and speak normally. This appliances need regular care so they keep doing their jobs. Drs. Carolyn and Walter McGinn craft state of the art dentures for their patients in Putnam. Plus, they help patients with regular at-home and in-office care so dentures stay bright and functional as long as possible.
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FAQs on porcelain veneers from your Putnam dentist
July 11, 2016
Are you looking for a permanent, durable improvement for your smile? Porcelain veneers from Putnam dentists, Drs. Walter and Carolyn McGinn, beautifully remake smiles which have defects such as cracks, chips, odd shape and size and deep stains related to smoking, diet and age. Read these frequently asked questions to learn more about this popular aesthetic improvement, and think about whether dental veneers in Putnam could help your smile.
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What is Terminal Dentition?
June 30, 2016
As a dentist in Putnam, we do everything we can to ensure your teeth and gums stay as healthy as possible. When damage occurs, we take every possible measure to repair the damage to restore a tooth’s function and appearance. However, there are times when teeth can’t be saved. This is known as terminal dentition. When teeth can no longer be restored, your Putnam dentist will recommend your teeth are extracted and dental prosthetics are used to restore your oral function.
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