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My mouth is dry. What can I do?
posted: Jan. 23, 2024.
Nobody likes a dry mouth. It is an uncomfortable and sometimes oddly unexplainable sensation that most people like to avoid. It is not a condition that automatically sends you into Read more
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What do I do if I fall and loosen my teeth?
posted: Jan. 16, 2024.
Although teeth are strong enough to tear through food, they are also fragile. An accident such as a fall may loosen teeth or knock a tooth out entirely. When a Read more
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Good Dental Hygiene Impacts Overall General Health
posted: Jan. 09, 2024.
There are many ways in which your oral health has an impact on your overall general health. There are naturally occurring bacteria in the mouth. Some of those bacteria, including Read more
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Make this the Year You Stop Smoking
posted: Jan. 02, 2024.
It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start Read more
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Resolving to Eat Better in the New Year
posted: Dec. 26, 2023.
It’s a new year, and a resolution found on many lists is learning to be more mindful about healthy food choices. You might have set some of these goals yourself. Read more
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The ABCs of Vitamin C
posted: Dec. 19, 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 Read more
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What stinks?
posted: Dec. 12, 2023.
Spilling soda on someone’s white shirt, telling an off-color joke at an inappropriate time, or sneezing chewed food all over the dinner table all pale in comparison to the socially Read more
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Happy Holidays! Healthy Holidays!
posted: Dec. 05, 2023.
It’s the holiday season! With so much to do and so much going on, you want to be at your best. We have some ideas to help make your season Read more
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How do I clean my baby’s teeth?
posted: Nov. 28, 2023.
Creating good dental hygiene habits early in your child’s life is essential to the health of his or her teeth, even when your infant doesn’t have any. By starting now, Read more
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Thanksgiving in North America
posted: Nov. 21, 2023.
Thanksgiving marks the start to the holidays; a season filled with feasting, indulging, and spending time with family and friends are always special. Thanksgiving is a holiday meant for giving Read more
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Carbs and Cavities
posted: Nov. 14, 2023.
The Good News Carbohydrates are one of the body’s essential macronutrients (along with protein and fat). We use carbs to convert the food we eat into energy. How does this work? Read more
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Cold Comfort
posted: Nov. 07, 2023.
The sounds of the season are filling the air—falling leaves rustling along the sidewalk, football cheers, holiday greetings—and the coughs and sneezes of your fellow sufferers. Yes, it’s cold and Read more
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I have halitosis. What can I do?
posted: Oct. 31, 2023.
Halitosis is the fancy, scientific word for “bad breath.” the doctor and our team know there are several reasons why you may have halitosis; let’s look at a few: Gum disease Read more
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Breaking Bad Oral Habits
posted: Oct. 24, 2023.
The effects of bad oral habits are something our team sees all too often. You might have bad oral habits that stem from childhood, possibly because your parents did not Read more
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Tooth-Colored Fillings
posted: Oct. 17, 2023.
Once upon a time, silver fillings ruled in dental offices everywhere. For a long time, they were the only option dentists used to close off the spaces on teeth where Read more
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Improve your oral health with xylitol!
posted: Oct. 10, 2023.
Xylitol tastes sweet, but unlike sugar, it is not converted to acid that can cause your teeth to decay. It’s a naturally occurring sweetener found in plants, fruits, and vegetables; Read more