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Posted December 27, 2018 / Blog, Dental Services
Ryan Whalen

5 Natural Ways to Sleep Better

We think fondly of it, we all want it – why is it so hard to find? We’re talking about sleep, of course. A poll by the National Sleep Foundation found that 60% of adults report having trouble sleeping almost every night, with 63% saying their sleep needs are not being met. Like water, a… (Read More)

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Posted November 27, 2018 / Blog, Dental Health
Ryan Whalen

TMJ: The Root of Your Pain

Temporomandibular joint dysfunction is a really long name… so let’s call it TMJ.  That sounds more familiar—you’ve probably heard it before. Maybe some lingering pain in your chewing muscles and bones even have you wondering if you have it. TMJ dysfunction is sometimes called TMD, TMJD, or TMJ Syndrome, especially if there seem to be a… (Read More)

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Posted November 13, 2018 / Blog, Dental Health
Ryan Whalen

Dry Mouth: Nothing to Spit At

Can you imagine a 2-liter bottle of your favorite soda? Now imagine that same bottle filled with spit. That’s approximately how much saliva the average adult produces in their mouth every day! It may be gross, but it’s definitely important. Saliva is a normal body fluid that’s crucial for oral health and overall wellness. If… (Read More)

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Posted October 27, 2018 / Blog, Dental Services
Ryan Whalen

The Benefits of Composite Fillings

Traditionally, dentists have used what’s known as amalgam, or special metal alloys, to fill cavities. However, modern dental medicine has advanced to the point that Cornelius dentist Dr. Ryan Whalen can offer patients a much better option for filling holes caused by tooth decay: composite fillings. Whalen Dentistry would like to educate you on the… (Read More)

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Posted October 13, 2018 / Blog
Ryan Whalen

Lemon Juice – The Good, the Bad & the Sour

In a great tale of opposites, lemon juice can be both acidic and basic, or alkaline. In this blog article, Cornelius dentist Dr. Ryan Whalen discusses what that means for your oral and overall health. What Is pH & Why Does It Matter?

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Posted August 27, 2018 / Blog
Ryan Whalen

Destination Dentistry – Are the Savings Worth the Risk?

Ah, vacation. The sun, the sand, the… gauze in your mouth? Dental work and recovery might not be your preferred use of your precious vacation days, but some people are packing their bags and heading to exotic locations for dental work in hopes of saving money. As medical education and technology improve all around the… (Read More)

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