Dr. Molly Rodgers Dental Blog

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Dental Implants: Do They Work With Existing Teeth?

May 11, 2020

Dental implants may be required for several reasons. They can be used to replace one or multiple missing teeth, which could have been lost due to rotting or breakage from an accident. They also serve as the most practical alternative to removable dentures, as the patient won’t have to worry about regular removal. Dental implants…

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What Foods You Can Eat After Wisdom Teeth Extractions

May 4, 2020

Wisdom tooth extractions typically take up to 40–90 minutes, depending on the complexity of the wisdom tooth’s structure. This third set of molar teeth are located at the back of your mouth and typically show up between the ages of 17 and 25. When your wisdom teeth grow, there’s a chance that they come in…

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How Dental Bridge Can Help You: What You Need to Know

April 27, 2020

No matter how much you care for your teeth, unfortunate circumstances can lead to a missing tooth. A tooth gap can make you conscious about your appearance and less confident. It makes speaking and eating complicated too, but don’t worry. Your dentist can help you restore your confidence and smile through a dental bridge! What…

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3 Tips For Choosing Your Child’s First Dentist – What to Know

April 20, 2020

Looking for the first dentist of your children is a very important choice in their life. As soon as your baby starts growing their first milk teeth, a check-up is highly advised to go for. While most would think that any family dentist could do the job properly, this simple choice will affect your child’s…

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Our Guide to Dental Bridges & Their Benefits – What to Know

April 13, 2020

Many people lack confidence in smiling due to missing teeth or gaps in your set of pearls. If you’re looking for the perfect dental treatment that can help improve the appearance of your teeth, opting for a dental bridge may be right up your alley.  What are Dental Bridges?  Just as the moniker suggests, dental…

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4 Dishes for Any Post-Dental Procedure Recovery Diet – What to Know

April 6, 2020

From simple cleaning sessions to complicated extractions, every single procedure that is carried out in a dentist’s chair is essential to building strong teeth and an amazing smile.  With the help of an expert dentist, every step of your dental procedures are done in order to keep your teeth, gums, jaw, and tongue in superior…

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Understanding People’s Fear of the Dentist – Our Guide

March 30, 2020

If you’re hesitant and always trying to find ways to put off your dentist appointment, then don’t worry because you’re not alone. This fear of the dentist is called dentophobia, and around 75 percent of adults in the United States experience some amount of fear with regards to visiting a dentist.  A lot of people…

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Begin Caring for Your Child’s Oral Health Right After Birth – What to Know

March 23, 2020

As a parent, you want your child’s oral health to be in tip-top shape, as its key to their overall health. As soon as your baby’s first tooth grows, you have to take him or her to the dentist right away. Typically, a child’s first tooth grows right before or after 12 months of age.…

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How to Find a Good Dentist – What to Look For?

March 16, 2020

If you need dental work done, it’s important for you to find a dentist who can provide the type of care you want and need. A certified dentist with experience as well as compassion is incredibly valuable when you are hoping to get some work done on your teeth: Find a Dentist That Listens A…

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5 Reasons You’d Want Your Teeth Whitened – What to Know

March 9, 2020

We’ve all been there at one point. Our love of coffee has turned our precious white teeth into something a little far from what we’d like them to be. We’ve tried many “solutions,” all to no avail. Fortunately, there is one way that will work no matter what—seeing a dentist and getting the teeth whitened.…

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