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It’s ironic that wisdom teeth would erupt in the mouth at the same time that teenagers are also full of wisdom – between the ages 14-18! Putting teen jokes aside, it is important to carefully watch the growth of wisdom teeth (or third molars) during that time

In March, Dr. Hinze attended a training conference in Boston to learn more about a new form of dentures that are made with Trinia®, a light-weight, durable, biocompatible and adjustable material. Dr. Hinze said the Trinia® fiber-reinforced non-metal material used to make these new dentures is the

With more than 40 years of dentistry experience, Dr. Grant Hinze has treated a variety of dental and oral issues. Cancer is one of those. Dr. Hinze noticed oral cancer in a patient just a few weeks ago. A few years ago, he saw three patients all

Snoring occurs when the body is relaxed while sleeping, and the soft pallet relaxes onto the airways in the back of the mouth. This constricts the airway and causes a noise when the person breathes. The problem can be disruptive to the health of the person who

Dr. Grant Hinze While bad breath may sometimes be just a minor inconvenience, other times it may indicate a serious dental or health issue that needs to be addressed. Bad breath or halitosis may sometimes be caused by a dry mouth or eating strongly-favored foods, which wouldn’t

By Dr. Grant Hinze Oral hygiene has been practiced for a millennium. The ancient people did not understand the biology of oral diseases, however they used rudimentary self-care tools, such as chew sticks, twigs, feathers or animal bones as picks. During the 1930s, “see your dentist twice

As Halloween approaches and all that sugary candy tempts kids and adults alike, Dr. Grant Hinze has some great advice to enjoy the fun but save teeth from decay at the same time. Grant said he allowed his four children, who are all adults now, to enjoy the