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Ditch Metal Braces – Why Patients Love Invisalign
If you wanted to straighten your teeth back in the day, you really only had one option–traditional metal braces. Nowadays, our patients have a variety of different options when it comes to how they would like to have their teeth straightened and what is most...
Don’t Be Anxious About The Dentist – Try Out Dental Sedation
How many times have you known you needed to find new a dentist, only to have anxiety or fear quickly overrule the notion causing you to put off making that much-needed appointment once again? You are not alone. Studies show that millions of people suffer from dental...
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT DENTAL IMPLANT, THE BASICS
Dental implants are permanent false teeth designed to look just like your other teeth. They’re a popular alternative to dentures or bridges, and the American Dental Association considers them to be “one of the biggest advances in dentistry in the past 40 years.” HOW...
COVID-19: Schedule a Virtual Consultation
In response to the spread of COVID-19, as we reopen our dental office, we will also be conducting virtual consultations for people who would like to start their dental treatment while in the safety and comfort of their homes. During your virtual...
IS IT SAFE TO GO TO THE DENTIST IN LIGHT OF THE CORONAVIRUS?
Original article (published on March 16, 2020) found here*: https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/is-it-safe-to-go-to-the-dentist-in-light-of-the-coronavirus/77-03fe853f-3b32-4bea-920f-aa9db3c3a639 *For latest updates regarding the...
FEBRUARY IS AMERICAN HEART HEALTH MONTH AND GUM DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH!
February is American Heart Health Month and Gum Disease Awareness Month! This month's blog post will be dedicated to shining light on the link between gum disease and heart health. Many studies show a link between gum disease (also known as periodontal disease)...
CONQUER YOUR DENTAL ANXIETY AT JOPLIN FAMILY DENTAL
Even though we know, logically, that going to the dentist is a safe, normal, and important part of staying healthy, many of us don’t find it particularly fun to lie flat on our backs while someone pokes around our teeth and gums. For some people, the very thought...
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: PROFESSIONAL TEETH WHITENING IN JOPLIN MO
If you've been thinking about getting your teeth whitened lately, you probably have a lot of questions. Whether you’ve done over-the-counter whitening before or are completely new to whitening, we’re here with the answers! Teeth whitening is one of the most...
HOW SEDATION DENTISTRY CAN HELP OVERCOME DENTAL PHOBIAS
Putting off your dental visit to Joplin Family Dental because of fear or anxiety only increases the potential for tooth decay or gum problems. At our office, Dr. Fitterling and our team offer solutions that allow you to relax, without any pain, so you can keep your...