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Five Things You Should Never Do With Your Toothbrush
posted: Apr. 26, 2022.

When’s the last time you gave your toothbrush any serious thought? Sure, you use it every day (and ideally twice), and you know that with a dollop of toothpaste it Read more
Earth Day
posted: Apr. 19, 2022.

The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He envisioned an Earth Day that would be a kind of environmental teach-in. The first Read more
Are you at risk for tooth erosion?
posted: Apr. 12, 2022.

Many people consume carbonated or sugary drinks and acidic foods every day but have no idea those beverages may be harming their teeth, making them vulnerable to tooth erosion. The Read more
Choosing A Family Dentist
posted: Apr. 11, 2022.

When you have a large family, ensuring that each member gets proper dental care each year can be complicated. The best thing to do is to choose one dentist who Read more
April is National Facial Protection Month
posted: Apr. 05, 2022.

The Importance of Facial Protection Americans from all walks of life should mark April as National Facial Protection Month on their calendars. The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, Academy for Sports Read more
I’m on a diet and getting MORE cavities!
posted: Mar. 29, 2022.

Health gurus rave about replacing unhealthy food choices with healthy ones in your diet. If you want to maintain your beautiful smile as well as your waistline, choose foods that Read more
What to Know if You Think You Have a Cracked Tooth
posted: Mar. 22, 2022.

You use your mouthguard for sports, wear a nightguard if you grind your teeth, and never bite down on solid objects. But even with all the care in the world, Read more
St. Patrick's Day: Celtic pride, green shamrocks, and lucky charms!
posted: Mar. 15, 2022.

“St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.” Adrienne Cook Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must Read more
Airplane Oral Health Tips
posted: Mar. 08, 2022.

What’s in your carry-on bag? You’ve got your passport, ticket, and currency, but what about dental floss? Of course! You’re preparing for the trip of a lifetime, and we want Read more
March is National Nutrition Month!
posted: Mar. 01, 2022.

While you don’t have to wait to start eating right, March is the month the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics asks everyone to pay special attention to what goes into Read more
Oral Cancer
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.

the doctor and our team want you to have the healthiest possible smile in the healthiest possible body. Oral cancer can affect the mouth, tongue, throat and jaw. Early detection Read more
Dental Implants for Missing Teeth
posted: Feb. 17, 2022.

Are you a candidate for dental implants?When you are missing teeth, it is critical to replace them. Without all your teeth, chewing and eating can be challenging, as well as Read more
Treating Gum Disease with Antibiotics
posted: Feb. 15, 2022.

Why does gum disease develop? Our mouths are home to bacteria, which form a film called plaque. Plaque sticks to the surfaces of our teeth, at the gumline, and can Read more
The Transformation of Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 08, 2022.

Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the Read more
February is Heart Month
posted: Feb. 01, 2022.

The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been Read more
How Smoking Increases the Risk of Oral Cancer
posted: Jan. 25, 2022.

Cigarette smoke contains more than 6,000 chemicals, and at least 200 of those chemicals are known to be harmful to your health. When smoke is inhaled, moist oral tissues are Read more