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Dental emergencies come in several shapes and sizes and strike when you least expect them. Although dental emergencies are common, few are as painful and traumatic as a knocked-out tooth. Quick action can make all the difference if you have lost a tooth because of a fall or a sports accident. Pearl Dental Care in […]

The recent boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao reminds us of the importance of wearing mouthguards during contact sports. Mayweather is a stylish guy with millions of dollars worth of cars and the finest clothes. For his mouthguard, he chose Dr. Lee Gause as his dentist. Dr. Gause also makes the mouthguards for NBA professional […]

Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is the virus that causes cold sores around the mouth. It is present in more than 3.7 billion people under the age of 50 according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Most people catch the virus in childhood and then get recurrent exacerbations. Herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) is most often […]

Pearl Dental Care in Hamden, Connecticut, is committed to ensuring you and your loved ones maintain healthy smiles for life. However, achieving this milestone involves at-home dental care, and brushing plays a big part. Although simple, many individuals don’t get brushing right. We are here to answer commonly asked questions about brushing so that you […]