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Tonsil Stones: Symptoms, Causes, and How to Remove

Ask The Dentist

What are tonsil stones? Tonsil stones (also called tonsil calculi or tonsilloliths) are yellowish or white calcifications that develop on the tonsils. Tonsils are a type of lymph node that line the back of the throat. These stones are made of hardened, impacted biofilm that builds up in the crypts (crevices) of your tonsils. They range in size between a small rice grain to as large as a grape.

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Making the Switch to Eaglesoft: Smart, Streamlined, Simple

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. Office Manager Pam McDonald has spent more than three decades getting to know her dental office’s patients in Magnolia, Ark. “We’ve always had a practice that serves our patients first. They feel that way; we’ve always taken good care of them and done our best to build this practice to be what it is,” she says.

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Tonsil Stones: Symptoms, Causes, and How to Remove

Ask The Dentist

What are tonsil stones? Tonsil stones (also called tonsil calculi or tonsilloliths) are yellowish or white calcifications that develop on the tonsils. Tonsils are a type of lymph node that line the back of the throat. These stones are made of hardened, impacted biofilm that builds up in the crypts (crevices) of your tonsils. They range in size between a small rice grain to as large as a grape.

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5 Ways PBHS SEO Keeps Your Dental Practice Visible on Google

We Speak Dental

How can your dental site be seen on Google? Tips on Keeping Your Practice Visible on Google. Where does your dental or medical practice rank on Google for your top procedures and services? SEO ( search engine optimization ) improves your search visibility and organic rankings across all top keywords that are critical to your patient acquisition process. .

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Common Reasons Why You May Need Endodontic Services from a Dentist in Tucson, AZ

Swan Dental AZ

When you are facing severe decay in a tooth that has progressed to the inner pulp and nerves, you are likely going to need endodontic services from Dr. Colby Echols at Swan Dental in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Echols has helped save multiple teeth through the root canal procedure. When a tooth nears the point of needing extraction, a root canal may be the best option for saving the tooth.

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If you are looking to complete your smile, take advantage of the many benefits offered by partial dentures

Swan Dental AZ

Are you sensitive about your smile due to missing teeth? Missing multiple teeth not only affect the look of your smile but the functionality as well. You most likely face daily issues with speaking and eating. And let us not forget how an incomplete smile can affect your social standing. It is unfortunate, but the first thing many people notice about a person’s appearance is their smile.

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Looking to get some fillings? Patients in Tucson, AZ are learning of benefits offered by composite fillings

Swan Dental AZ

If it has been a while since you last got a filling (maybe you have not needed one since you were a kid) then it may surprise you to see how much has changed. It used to be that most fillings were done using metal amalgam. As time has progressed, so have dental techniques. One such change in the field of dentistry is the use of tooth-colored composite fillings.

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