Saturday, January 18, 2025

ARTICLES BY DR. LOGAN HAZARD

Invisible alignment

Fact: First impressions matter. People generally form their views of a person in about seven seconds, and for better or worse, it takes a lot of work for them to ever deviate from these hastily-formed judgments.
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All about dental implants

In the mid 1950s, a historically significant event occurred that would lead to one of the biggest revolutions in dentistry. A material was found - titanium - that would actually adhere to bone. And as boring and mundane as this might sound to your average reader, this was actually huge …
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Reducing the effects of sugar on your teeth

Dear Dr. Hazard,
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Halloween and your child's teeth

As a child, it was always the ritual for us to get together as friends after reaping the spoils of our nightly trick-or-treating. We would sit in a circle with each person's stash piled in front of them - miniature mountains of candy goodness. And then the bargaining would begin.
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The nitty gritty on tooth discoloration

There is a range of natural tooth colors that look beautiful, but sometimes tooth staining can create a color that is undesirable. Tooth staining comes in two basic categories: intrinsic and extrinsic. As the names suggest, extrinsic stains are present on the outside surface of your teeth (the enamel) and …
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Healthy gums for a healthy smile

Imagine you are shopping for your dream house. You find an amazing house on the river with a perfectly manicured lawn, beautiful new paint and new flooring. The only problem with this lovely home is that the foundation is cracked. It doesn't matter how beautiful the house is, it is …
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Back to school dental checklist

This morning I woke up with an excited anticipation for my morning run. As I walked outside I was greeted with crisp September morning air and the distinct smell of Autumn. I quickly left the houses behind and found myself running through fields with vivid green and yellow stripes marking …
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Smile to brighten your day

I remember going to my first live musical performance as a child. It was a high-school production of the musical Bye-Bye Birdie, and it began for me a life-long love for the theater. As the characters moved across the stage, the lyrics, even as a young kid, held to me …
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To chew or not to chew?

What is inside your purse? To this day I can remember what was inside my mother's purse. Besides her wallet she also had a wide array of first aid gear including : tissues, band aids, chapstick, baby wipes, and nail clippers. As a child the most important item in her …
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Helpful and creative uses for toothpaste

It was early afternoon, and our house was completely quiet. With four young children, this is usually a bad thing. After a quick investigation I discovered that our three year old budding artist, Jack, had created a four-foot tall crayon mural around his entire room. Soon after I set him …
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Clearing up confusion about dentures

When a person is missing or has broken several teeth, he or she may experience a variety of problems. The person may become less confident in their smile, have difficulty with eating certain foods, or even with talking normally. Additionally, going without teeth can sometimes be harmful to remaining teeth …
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Dentistry: Get the facts

We live in a wonderful age of technology. We have a plethora of information literally at our fingertips. Unfortunately, it is sometimes difficult to know if what you find is accurate or not. This article will dispel some of the common misinformation that can be found in the world of …
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Is cosmetic dentistry only for the rich and famous?

Do you believe having a great looking smile can improve your appearance and enhance your social life? A recent poll done by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry revealed that about 96 percent of those surveyed agreed that it can. In the same study about 65 percent of the participants …
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Five surprising foods that cause cavities

Candy and soda pop seem to always top the list of cavity causing food to avoid. Even these foods are fine in moderation and with proper brushing, flossing, and caring for your teeth. There are other foods, however, that are much worse for your teeth. Here is a list of …
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The nitty gritty on teenage oral health

The teenage years are full of emotions, changes, and new experiences. You may be preparing for your first date, mastering driving skills, shaving for the first time, and preparing for college or a career. As these changes take place it is important to remember that practicing good nutrition and oral …
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