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  • Adult Mouthguards

    Author: Anonymous updated: Jan. 07, 2025

    You make sure your daughter wears her mouthguard to every soccer practice. Your son doesn’t step on the basketball court without his. Why not protect your smile as well? Athletes of Read more
  • Five (Easy-to-Keep!) Dental Resolutions for the New Year

    Author: Anonymous updated: Dec. 31, 2024

    It’s a new year! A blank calendar! A traditional time to make a few changes that could change your life for the better. And while we applaud big goals like Read more
  • Keeping Our Teeth Healthy as We Age

    Author: Anonymous updated: Dec. 24, 2024

    Decades ago, it was just expected that getting older meant losing teeth. But today’s dental practices and treatments help us defy expectations. How can we keep our teeth healthy as Read more
  • Understanding Cavities

    Author: Anonymous updated: Dec. 17, 2024

    Getting a cavity seems like delayed punishment for eating that special dessert every weekend or for the few days you forgot to floss. When you are doing everything right with Read more
  • How to Subtract Those Added Sugars

    Author: Anonymous updated: Dec. 10, 2024

    Sugars are the simplest carbohydrates, and are found naturally in fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy products. Our bodies require these simple carbs for energy. (Even better, we don’t just get Read more
  • Toothache: A dentist or the emergency room?

    Author: Anonymous updated: Dec. 03, 2024

    Emergency care dentists are equipped to handle any tooth emergency. Seeing us first takes less time than having to sit in a hospital emergency room, only to be told to Read more
  • Why Is My Child Getting Cavities?

    Author: Anonymous updated: Nov. 26, 2024

    We want our children to have every advantage, including oral health. That’s why you encourage your child to brush twice a day. You keep the sugary treats to a minimum. Read more
  • How to Prevent Dry Socket

    Author: Anonymous updated: Nov. 19, 2024

    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 updated: Nov. 12, 2024

    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
  • National Brush Day

    Author: Anonymous updated: Nov. 05, 2024

    October 31—Halloween. Fourth Thursday in November—Thanksgiving. And, in between these two favorite autumn holidays, we have November 1—National Brush Day! Okay, okay. Maybe National Brush Day isn’t quite as well-known as Read more
  • The Evolution of the Toothbrush

    Author: Anonymous updated: Oct. 29, 2024

    Oral hygiene has always been an important part of maintaining overall health. For thousands of years, humans have found ways to keep their teeth and mouths clean. According to the Read more
  • Is gingivitis preventable?

    Author: Anonymous updated: Oct. 22, 2024

    The earliest sign of gum disease is called gingivitis (sometimes called periodontal disease), and is an inflammation of the gums. If left untreated, gingivitis can lead to gum tissue loss, Read more
  • What exactly is tinnitus?

    Author: Anonymous updated: Oct. 15, 2024

    It’s estimated that about one in every five people is affected by tinnitus, which is a ringing or noise in the ears. But tinnitus isn’t a condition in itself; it’s Read more
  • Best Ways to Prevent Bad Breath

    Author: Anonymous updated: Oct. 08, 2024

    Nobody likes bad breath, and although it can sometimes be difficult to tell if you have it, it is always better to practice good oral health than risk having a Read more
  • October is National Dental Hygiene Month: A simple oral health routine for your busy lifestyle

    Author: Anonymous updated: Oct. 01, 2024

    Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around Read more
  • What are dental sealants and how do they work?

    Author: Anonymous updated: Sep. 24, 2024

    A dental sealant is a liquid that is applied to the teeth. The sealant hardens and provides a protective coating that is designed to reduce cavities and create a smoother Read more