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  • ‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!

    Author: Anonymous updated: Dec. 07, 2021

    It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no Read more
  • Heading Off to College? Maybe It’s Time to Graduate to an Electric Toothbrush!

    Author: Anonymous updated: Nov. 30, 2021

    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 Read more
  • Thanksgiving Trivia

    Author: Anonymous updated: Nov. 23, 2021

    At Kinberly Antrim, DDS we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit smarter Read more
  • Tooth Worms? The History of Cavities and Tooth Fillings

    Author: Anonymous updated: Nov. 16, 2021

    Scientists have discovered tooth decay in specimens that are more than 15,000 years old. The ancients once thought that cavities were caused by something called “tooth worms” … Eew! They Read more
  • Women’s Medications and Dry Mouth

    Author: Anonymous updated: Nov. 09, 2021

    Women using medication to treat a variety of medical conditions are often unaware of the potential side effects. One common side effect of medications such as blood pressure medication, birth Read more
  • November Marks National Diabetes Awareness Month

    Author: Anonymous updated: Nov. 02, 2021

    Diabetes is a chronic disease that increases the risk for many serious health problems, including severe gum disease. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and it’s a great time for us Read more
  • The Intriguing History of Halloween

    Author: Anonymous updated: Oct. 26, 2021

    Halloween is fast approaching, and the doctor wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is Read more
  • Why should I have my child’s wisdom teeth removed?

    Author: Anonymous updated: Oct. 19, 2021

    The wisdom teeth are the last of the permanent molars to emerge from the gums. This can occur as early as age 17 or as late as 21. Though some Read more
  • Need Another Reason to Stop Biting Your Nails?

    Author: Anonymous updated: Oct. 12, 2021

    Painful nails and cuticles, ruined manicures, reluctance to shake hands—there are so many good reasons to overcome the nail biting habit. But did you know that biting your nails is Read more
  • What's on your fall reading list?

    Author: Anonymous updated: Oct. 05, 2021

    How better to spend the fall months than inside by the fireplace with a warm cup of cider and a book in hand? the doctor and our team at Kinberly Read more
  • How does whitening toothpaste work and how effective it is at whitening teeth?

    Author: Anonymous updated: Sep. 28, 2021

    Brushing your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste that has the American Dental Association seal of approval can help prevent tooth decay and relieve other conditions, such as bad Read more
  • Mall Whitening: Why You Shouldn’t

    Author: Anonymous updated: Sep. 21, 2021

    A shopping mall is a great place to get lots of errands done in one trip. Department stores, clothing boutiques, specialty shops? So many tempting options all in one place. Read more
  • Whitening Teeth with Braces

    Author: Anonymous updated: Sep. 14, 2021

    Now that you are working hard to improve your dental health and appearance with your braces, it might seem like a logical time to whiten your teeth as well. But Read more
  • Keep Those Teeth Shipshape, Matey!

    Author: Anonymous updated: Sep. 07, 2021

    September 19th is just around the corner, and you know what that means—Aye, matey, it’s “Talk Like a Pirate Day”! Why do we have a “Talk Like a Pirate Day” Read more
  • Labor Day: Our favorite holiday to rest!

    Author: Anonymous updated: 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
  • Headaches, TMJ, and Dentistry

    Author: Anonymous updated: Aug. 24, 2021

    That ache in your head may stem from your jaw. If your jaw falls out of alignment, you could have temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD. It's not clear what causes TMD. Read more