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Most of our patients know a thing or two about stress. Whether you’re dealing with chronic stress, or a brief stressful life circumstance, we all encounter it from time to time. Most people associate stress with heart attacks or ulcers, but do you know how stress can affect your oral health? › Stress may negatively

Should I Brush Before Flossing? The age-old question – should you floss before you brush or after? If you asked any one of our team members at Westlake Dental Associates, you just might get a different answer on this one, and each response can be right! As long as you’re doing a thorough job, we

When it comes to tooth decay, it’s important to know the main culprit – acid. Acid is what eats away at our enamel and causes cavities. Acid can enter our mouths in one of two ways: either directly through what we eat (citrus fruits, for example), or as a byproduct when oral bacteria consume the