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Back to School? Remember Your Dental Homework!
Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 07, 2021.

It’s a busy time of year. Book lists! Supplies! New clothes! (How did they outgrow those shoes already?) And while you’re preparing your family’s list of back-to-school necessities, here are Read more
Labor Day: Our favorite holiday to rest!
Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 31, 2021.

Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday each September here in the United States, is a holiday devoted to the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is honoring Read more
4 Tips to Getting the Dental Care You Need, Even on a Tight Budget
Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 30, 2021.

If your budget gets squeezed, cutting non-essential expenses can be a wise move. But think twice before lumping dental care into that category—postponing dental visits or treatment could put Read more
Seven Foods that will Give You a Smashing Smile
Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 24, 2021.

As the saying goes, you are what you eat. But did you know that what you eat also affects your smile? Chow down on these seven tasty treats, recommended by Read more
Don't Fear the Root Canal - It Could Just Save Your Tooth
Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 20, 2021.

Root canals often get a bum rap. Although the procedure saves millions of teeth every year, it's often erroneously portrayed as an unpleasant experience. And if that wasn't enough, Read more
The Science of Sugar
Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 17, 2021.

Some languages have many different words for love. Some have many different words for snow. One language even has different words for a tasty layered sandwich. Is that a hoagie Read more
Bright Ideas for Your Smile
Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 10, 2021.

Keeping your smile its brightest can be a challenge! The foods you eat, healthy habits, unhealthy habits, and time itself can affect the color of your enamel. Luckily, there are Read more
Jimmy Fallon's Daughter Loses a Tooth on National Television
Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 10, 2021.

Even though coronavirus lockdowns have prevented TV hosts from taping live shows, they're still giving us something to watch via virtual interviews. In the process, we're given occasional glimpses Read more
Hot Day? Three Drinks to Leave Home When You’re Packing the Cooler
Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 03, 2021.

Whew! It’s a hot one! And whenever the temperature soars, you need to stay hydrated, especially when you’re outside or exercising. But all cold drinks aren’t equal when it comes Read more
Surgical Cleft Correction Candidate for a Modern Day Miracle
Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 31, 2021.

Once consigned to an extraordinary divine intervention, the term "miracle" is often used today for anything out of the ordinary. But even if the usage has become a little Read more
Chipped Your Tooth? Now What?
Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 27, 2021.

Accidents happen. Next time you’ll wear your mouthguard when you skateboard, never use your teeth to open anything, and carefully step away from your grandmother’s hard candy dish. But what Read more
Smokers Are More Susceptible to Harmful Gum Disease. Here's Why
Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 21, 2021.

Along with tooth decay, periodontal (gum) disease is a primary enemy of oral health. If not caught and treated, a gum infection could spread and eventually cause tooth loss. But Read more
How to Prevent Dry Socket
Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 20, 2021.

When you have a tooth extracted, your body immediately sets to work to help protect the affected area. The blood that collects at the site of the extraction clots to Read more
Considerations When Picking the Right Mouthwash
Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 13, 2021.

A solid oral health routine begins with daily brushing, flossing, and rinsing. Without a consistent oral health regimen, you may begin to experience tooth decay and bacterial infections. Few patients Read more
How to Find Just the Right Toothbrush for You
Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 11, 2021.

If you think there's not much difference between toothbrushes, a quick look on a retail oral care aisle might change your mind. About the only thing toothbrushes really have Read more
Summer Sports and Mouthguards
Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 06, 2021.

School’s out and you’ve emptied your gym locker until next fall. But while you’re stowing away the football gear, the basketball warm-ups, the field hockey sticks, and all the other Read more