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Taking Charge of Your Dental Health
posted: Aug. 24, 2021.

Now that you’re a teenager, you have a lot more responsibility and independence. Choosing high school classes and electives. Getting a driver’s license. Landing your first job. And those new Read more
Toothache: A dentist or the emergency room?
posted: Aug. 17, 2021.

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
The Effects of Biting Your Nails
posted: Aug. 10, 2021.

Also known as onchophagia, the habit of nail biting is one of the so-called “nervous habits” that can be triggered by stress, excitement, or boredom. Approximately half of all kids Read more
The Secret to Keeping Your Teeth for Life
posted: Aug. 03, 2021.

The secret to keeping your teeth for life involves more than one secret. The first is that there is no secret; and in fact, there really is no difficulty involved. Read more
What to do about Dry Mouth
posted: Jul. 27, 2021.

Xerostomia, commonly known as dry mouth, is a condition in which the salivary glands in the mouth don’t produce enough saliva. Saliva keeps the mouth moist and cleanses it of Read more
Five Things You Didn't Know About Cavities
posted: Jul. 20, 2021.

Most people know when they have a cavity—they can either see it on their tooth or... ouch! They can feel it! But there are certain things that many of our Read more
Is your child a mouth breather?
posted: Jul. 13, 2021.

Have you ever watched to see if your child is breathing through his or her mouth? Breathing through the mouth instead of the nose may lead to trouble for youngsters. Read more
Summer Dental Health? Get into the Swim of It!
posted: Jul. 06, 2021.

On a sizzling hot day, there’s not much that makes us happier than heading to the water for a quick swim, some gentle laps, or even a rousing game of Read more
Happy Fourth of July
posted: Jun. 29, 2021.

Every year, Americans all over the world celebrate the birth of the country and its independence on the Fourth of July. There are countless ways that people celebrate and they Read more
Is periodontal disease contagious?
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, half of adults age 30 and over suffer from some form of gum disease. Caused by plaque buildup, gum disease is Read more
Fluorosis: What is it?
posted: Jun. 15, 2021.

Many people think dental fluorosis is a disease, but it’s not; it’s a condition that affects the appearance of your tooth’s enamel, not the function or health of the teeth. Read more