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format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-blog category-cosmetic-dentistry-blog-articles tag-dental-implants tag-invisalign tag-teeth-whitening tag-veneers"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/how-smile-design-dentistry-can-change-your-life/" class="entry-featured-image-url"><img src="https://www.soamsdental.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/woman-designing-her-bright-smile.jpg" alt='How Smile Design Dentistry Can Change Your Life' width='1080' height='675' /></a> <div class="desc-wrap"> <div class="cat-time-wrap"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/blog/" class="cat-link">Blog</a><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/cosmetic-dentistry-blog-articles/" class="cat-link">Cosmetic Dentistry</a> <span class="cat-time-divider">|</span>3 min read </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/how-smile-design-dentistry-can-change-your-life/">How Smile Design Dentistry Can Change Your Life</a></h2> <p class="post-meta">by <span class="author vcard"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/author/gerfen/" title="Posts by Dr. Gerfen" rel="author">Dr. Gerfen</a></span> | <span class="published">Aug 10, 2021</span></p><div class="post-content"><div class="post-content-inner"><p>Oftentimes, your smile is the first characteristic noticed by others. Dental imperfections can put a damper on your confidence. But there’s a special kind of dentistry that’s centered around crafting a smile you love. And it’s called smile design dentistry. In this...</p> </div></div></div> </article> <!-- .et_pb_post --> <article id="post-33153" class="et_pb_post clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_1 post-33153 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-blog category-restorative-dentistry-blog-articles tag-better-smile tag-dental-implants tag-missing-teeth tag-restorative-dentistry"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/can-anyone-get-dental-implants/" class="entry-featured-image-url"><img src="https://www.soamsdental.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dental-implant-candidates.jpg" alt='Can Anyone Get Dental Implants?' width='1080' height='675' /></a> <div class="desc-wrap"> <div class="cat-time-wrap"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/blog/" class="cat-link">Blog</a><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/restorative-dentistry-blog-articles/" class="cat-link">Restorative Dentistry</a> <span class="cat-time-divider">|</span>6 min read </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/can-anyone-get-dental-implants/">Can Anyone Get Dental Implants?</a></h2> <p class="post-meta">by <span class="author vcard"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/author/gerfen/" title="Posts by Dr. Gerfen" rel="author">Dr. Gerfen</a></span> | <span class="published">Jun 3, 2019</span></p><div class="post-content"><div class="post-content-inner"><p>Finally, a way to replace missing teeth with natural looking and feeling teeth. But can anyone get dental implants? Read our blog to find out. </p> </div></div></div> </article> <!-- .et_pb_post --> <article id="post-33147" class="et_pb_post clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_2 post-33147 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-blog category-lifestyle-blog-articles category-restorative-dentistry-blog-articles tag-flying-after-tooth-extraction tag-tooth-extraction tag-tooth-extraction-recovery tag-traveling-after-dental-procedure"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/flying-after-tooth-extraction-safe/" class="entry-featured-image-url"><img src="https://www.soamsdental.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/flying-after-tooth-extraction.png" alt='Is Flying After Tooth Extraction Safe?' width='1080' height='675' /></a> <div class="desc-wrap"> <div class="cat-time-wrap"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/blog/" class="cat-link">Blog</a><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/lifestyle-blog-articles/" class="cat-link">Lifestyle</a><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/restorative-dentistry-blog-articles/" class="cat-link">Restorative Dentistry</a> <span class="cat-time-divider">|</span>4 min read </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/flying-after-tooth-extraction-safe/">Is Flying After Tooth Extraction Safe?</a></h2> <p class="post-meta">by <span class="author vcard"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/author/gerfen/" title="Posts by Dr. Gerfen" rel="author">Dr. Gerfen</a></span> | <span class="published">May 1, 2019</span></p><div class="post-content"><div class="post-content-inner"><p>Is flying after tooth extraction safe? It’s usually a good idea to rest for 24-48 hours after extraction, so talk to your dentist about your travel plans. </p> </div></div></div> </article> <!-- .et_pb_post --> <article id="post-33142" class="et_pb_post clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_3 post-33142 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-blog category-general-dentistry-blog-articles tag-dental-surgery tag-tooth-extraction tag-wisdom-teeth tag-wisdom-teeth-problems tag-wisdom-teeth-removal tag-wisdom-tooth"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/wisdom-teeth-problems/" class="entry-featured-image-url"><img src="https://www.soamsdental.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/wisdom.jpg" alt='Wisdom Teeth Problems: Do I Need My Wisdom Teeth Removed?' width='1080' height='675' /></a> <div class="desc-wrap"> <div class="cat-time-wrap"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/blog/" class="cat-link">Blog</a><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/general-dentistry-blog-articles/" class="cat-link">General Dentistry</a> <span class="cat-time-divider">|</span>5 min read </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/wisdom-teeth-problems/">Wisdom Teeth Problems: Do I Need My Wisdom Teeth Removed?</a></h2> <p class="post-meta">by <span class="author vcard"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/author/gerfen/" title="Posts by Dr. Gerfen" rel="author">Dr. Gerfen</a></span> | <span class="published">Apr 1, 2019</span></p><div class="post-content"><div class="post-content-inner"><p>Are you having wisdom teeth problems? Or would you like to avoid future wisdom teeth problems? Read our blog to see if you need your wisdom teeth removed. </p> </div></div></div> </article> <!-- .et_pb_post --> <article id="post-28206" class="et_pb_post clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_4 post-28206 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-blog category-general-dentistry-blog-articles tag-gum-disease tag-infographic tag-periodontal-disease"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/gum-disease-infographic/" class="entry-featured-image-url"><img src="https://www.soamsdental.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/gum-disease-1-e1547844691673.png" alt='Gum Disease: Get the Facts [Infographic]' width='1080' height='675' /></a> <div class="desc-wrap"> <div class="cat-time-wrap"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/blog/" class="cat-link">Blog</a><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/general-dentistry-blog-articles/" class="cat-link">General Dentistry</a> <span class="cat-time-divider">|</span>1 min read </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/gum-disease-infographic/">Gum Disease: Get the Facts [Infographic]</a></h2> <p class="post-meta">by <span class="author vcard"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/author/gerfen/" title="Posts by Dr. Gerfen" rel="author">Dr. Gerfen</a></span> | <span class="published">Mar 1, 2019</span></p><div class="post-content"><div class="post-content-inner"><p>Gum disease, also known as periodontitis or periodontal disease, is very common among adults. Learn about the symptoms, causes, and treatments in this post.</p> </div></div></div> </article> <!-- .et_pb_post --> <article id="post-28202" class="et_pb_post clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_5 post-28202 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-blog category-general-dentistry-blog-articles tag-crooked-teeth tag-dna tag-genetics tag-gum-disease tag-misaligned-teeth tag-oral-cancer"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/genetics-oral-health/" class="entry-featured-image-url"><img src="https://www.soamsdental.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/genes-and-your-teeth-blog-1-e1547844366983.png" alt='Do Genetics Influence Oral Health?' width='1080' height='675' /></a> <div class="desc-wrap"> <div class="cat-time-wrap"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/blog/" class="cat-link">Blog</a><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/general-dentistry-blog-articles/" class="cat-link">General Dentistry</a> <span class="cat-time-divider">|</span>4 min read </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/genetics-oral-health/">Do Genetics Influence Oral Health?</a></h2> <p class="post-meta">by <span class="author vcard"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/author/gerfen/" title="Posts by Dr. Gerfen" rel="author">Dr. Gerfen</a></span> | <span class="published">Feb 1, 2019</span></p><div class="post-content"><div class="post-content-inner"><p>Do genetics influence your oral health? Recent studies say yes and no. Learn about which health factors you can control in our latest article.</p> </div></div></div> </article> <!-- .et_pb_post --> <article id="post-28198" class="et_pb_post clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_6 post-28198 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-blog category-cosmetic-dentistry-blog-articles tag-invisalign tag-smiles-for-brides tag-teeth-whitening tag-veneers"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/wedding-planning/" class="entry-featured-image-url"><img src="https://www.soamsdental.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/wedding-planning-teeth-whitening-blog-e1547843752308.png" alt='Wedding Planning – Getting Your Smile Ready for the Big Day' width='1080' height='675' /></a> <div class="desc-wrap"> <div class="cat-time-wrap"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/blog/" class="cat-link">Blog</a><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/cosmetic-dentistry-blog-articles/" class="cat-link">Cosmetic Dentistry</a> <span class="cat-time-divider">|</span>4 min read </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/wedding-planning/">Wedding Planning – Getting Your Smile Ready for the Big Day</a></h2> <p class="post-meta">by <span class="author vcard"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/author/gerfen/" title="Posts by Dr. Gerfen" rel="author">Dr. Gerfen</a></span> | <span class="published">Jan 1, 2019</span></p><div class="post-content"><div class="post-content-inner"><p>Are you planning your wedding? Here are a few easy and affordable ways you can make sure your smile is wedding-photo ready.</p> </div></div></div> </article> <!-- .et_pb_post --> <article id="post-28030" class="et_pb_post clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_7 post-28030 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-blog category-general-dentistry-blog-articles tag-gum-disease tag-receding-gums"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/what-causes-receding-gums/" class="entry-featured-image-url"><img src="https://www.soamsdental.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/gum-recession-blog-graphics-receding-gums-e1538003195686.png" alt='What Causes Receding Gums?' width='1080' height='675' /></a> <div class="desc-wrap"> <div class="cat-time-wrap"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/blog/" class="cat-link">Blog</a><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/general-dentistry-blog-articles/" class="cat-link">General Dentistry</a> <span class="cat-time-divider">|</span>4 min read </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/what-causes-receding-gums/">What Causes Receding Gums?</a></h2> <p class="post-meta">by <span class="author vcard"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/author/gerfen/" title="Posts by Dr. Gerfen" rel="author">Dr. Gerfen</a></span> | <span class="published">Dec 3, 2018</span></p><div class="post-content"><div class="post-content-inner"><p>Receding gums refers to gum tissue that slowly begins to wear away. In this article, we’ll discuss the causes, symptoms, and solutions.</p> </div></div></div> </article> <!-- .et_pb_post --> <article id="post-28020" class="et_pb_post clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_8 post-28020 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-blog category-lifestyle-blog-articles tag-giving-thanks"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/giving-to-others/" class="entry-featured-image-url"><img src="https://www.soamsdental.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/giving-to-others-e1538002979378.png" alt='Giving to Others Can Help You Live a Healthier and Happier Life' width='1080' height='675' /></a> <div class="desc-wrap"> <div class="cat-time-wrap"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/blog/" class="cat-link">Blog</a><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/lifestyle-blog-articles/" class="cat-link">Lifestyle</a> <span class="cat-time-divider">|</span>3 min read </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/giving-to-others/">Giving to Others Can Help You Live a Healthier and Happier Life</a></h2> <p class="post-meta">by <span class="author vcard"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/author/gerfen/" title="Posts by Dr. Gerfen" rel="author">Dr. Gerfen</a></span> | <span class="published">Nov 2, 2018</span></p><div class="post-content"><div class="post-content-inner"><p>Giving has been shown to benefit both the receiver and the giver. What are some of the health benefits you will get by giving to others? 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