Health and beauty trends surface on the web every day, and it can be difficult to tell which ones are worth your time, or even safe, for that matter. Perhaps
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Is Charcoal Teeth Whitening Safe?
posted: Sep. 26, 2023.
Health and beauty trends surface on the web every day, and it can be difficult to tell which ones are worth your time, or even safe, for that matter. Perhaps
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Heading Off to College? Maybe It’s Time to Graduate to an Electric Toothbrush!
posted: Sep. 19, 2023.
Your trusty manual toothbrush has been with you from pre-school through high school—well, obviously not the same manual toothbrush, because that would be seriously unhygienic—but it’s the kind of toothbrush
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Top Five Best Foods for Oral Health
posted: Sep. 12, 2023.
Some foods are just terrible for your teeth — think cookies and candy bars — but there are certain foods that are beneficial to your oral health. Below, the doctor
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Back to School? Remember Your Dental Homework!
posted: Sep. 05, 2023.
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
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Happy Labor Day!
posted: Aug. 29, 2023.
Labor Day is upon us, and that means the non-official end to summer. Before the kids head back to school and temperatures start to cool down, this is your last
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Sleep Apnea and Snoring
posted: Aug. 22, 2023.
Snoring may not be something you take seriously. You might even laugh or joke about it. But the fact is, anytime you or your partner snore to the point of
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Regular Cleanings Lead to Healthier Mouths and Bodies
posted: Aug. 15, 2023.
The American Dental Association and dentists everywhere, including our own the doctor recommend that you schedule an appointment every six months for a cleaning and checkup. Despite this universal recommendation
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Osteoporosis and Dental Health
posted: Aug. 08, 2023.
What do we know about osteoporosis? We may know that this disease makes the bones more brittle and vulnerable. We may know that osteoporosis is the cause of many a
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The Dog Days of Summer
posted: Aug. 01, 2023.
Here we are in the middle of the hottest time of the year. Yes, it’s the dog days of summer. But, wait—just what are “the dog days of summer,” anyway?
The
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You broke your tooth; now what?
posted: Jul. 25, 2023.
You may have bitten down on a hard food or object, or perhaps you had a cavity that weakened your tooth. Either way, your tooth is now broken, and the
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What exactly is biofilm?
posted: Jul. 18, 2023.
Biofilm is a protective home for bacteria that’s composed of microorganisms. Biofilm can be found in wet places such as ponds, sewers, and bathroom drains, and it also grows on
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Four Great Additions to Your Dental-Healthy Diet
posted: Jul. 11, 2023.
Calcium from dairy products for strong bones and teeth? Check. Vitamin C from fruits and vegetables for gum health? Check. Protein from lean meats, eggs, and fish to create, maintain,
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Fun Facts for the Fourth
posted: Jul. 04, 2023.
The Fourth of July is a great time to get together with friends and family members for BBQ, games, fireworks, and other celebrations in honor of our country’s independence. While
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Overall Health Can Be Influenced By Oral Hygiene
posted: Jun. 27, 2023.
Keeping on top of your oral health is key when it comes to making sure your whole body stays healthy. The bacteria that occur naturally in your mouth can produce
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Is a Lost Tooth a Lost Cause?
posted: Jun. 20, 2023.
We’re used to seeing athletes wearing mouthguards at practice or play, because dental trauma is one of the most common (and predictable) sports injuries. But it’s not just athletes who
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The ABCs of Vitamin C
posted: Jun. 13, 2023.
A as in Ascorbic Acid
Ascorbic acid is just another name for vitamin C, which is one of the so-called “essential nutrients.” These are nutrients that are necessary for our bodies
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