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Do I Really Need to Replace Missing Teeth?

Millions of Americans are missing teeth, and lost teeth are not always the result of poor oral health. Just as there are different reasons why people are missing teeth, there are several different methods of replacing them. Replacing your missing

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How to Feed Your Teeth

Most people know that good nutrition is important to having a healthy body, but did you know that the foods you eat can actually benefit your teeth too? Our teeth require nutrients to nourish them and keep them strong and

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Will Insurance Cover Dental Implants?

What is and is not covered by health insurance and dental can be confusing, especially when it comes to specialty procedures like dental implants. Many patients ask us whether their specific insurance covers dental implants, and the answer is that

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What Causes Cavities?

Our teeth: We should really appreciate them more than we do. We use them to chew the food that nourishes our bodies and helps us stay healthy and strong. We also show them off when we smile to make a

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Dental Implants Can Restore Your Smile

Are you tired of feeling self-conscious about smiling or eating in public because you’re missing teeth? Learn why a dental implant may be the best bet to restore your smile while improving your dental health. Dr. J. Stephen Hoard in

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Dental Bridges Can Restore Your Smile

Missing teeth can cause a multitude of problems aside from making you self-conscious about smiling, from difficulty speaking normally to difficulty eating and poor nutrition. Fortunately, the world of dentistry now has several excellent methods available for replacing lost teeth.

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How Dental Bonding Can Restore Your Smile

Have your teeth seen better days but you don’t want to undergo complicated and expensive dental procedures? Cosmetic bonding may the easy and relatively inexpensive solution you have been looking for. Dr. J. Stephen Hoard, your New Bern, NC dentist,

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FAQ: All About Fillings

Do you feel like every time you go to the dentist, you’re being told you need another filling? Dr. J. Stephen Hoard of New Bern, NC, wants you to know the warning signs that you may need a filling, what

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Do You Need Dental Implants?

Are you sick of messy denture adhesives and slippage when you’re eating or talking? Are dealing with the pain of a broken or severely cracked tooth? Maybe dental implants can solve these problems for you? No matter which situation describes

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