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Valentine's Day History
posted: Feb. 11, 2025.
Valentine’s Day is best known as a celebration of love in all its forms. Pink hearts, red roses, and cute greeting cards adorn every surface you see. What many people Read more
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Help! My gums hurt when I floss!
posted: Feb. 04, 2025.
By no stretch is it rare for your gums to hurt during and after flossing. Even some bleeding is to be expected. This is especially true if you have not Read more
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HPV and Oral Cancer
posted: Jan. 28, 2025.
Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is best known as a sexually transmitted infection. In the United States, HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease, with 79 million Americans currently infected, Read more
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Tooth Sensitivity
posted: Jan. 21, 2025.
Most of us know that unpleasant feeling. You’re happily enjoying an icy milkshake with lunch or having a piping hot cappuccino break, and suddenly an innocent binge turns to cringe—your Read more
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Getting to the Bottom of Chewing Gum Myths
posted: Jan. 14, 2025.
It's a moment many of our patients have experienced. One second you're chewing on a piece of gum, then suddenly you forget to keep chewing and swallow the entire rubbery Read more
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Going Green for the New Year
posted: Jan. 07, 2025.
Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to Read more
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Smile, the New Year is Almost Here!
posted: Dec. 31, 2024.
We’ve been celebrating the new year for a really, really long time. It goes way back, but it started formally in 1582, when Pope George XIII made January 1st the Read more
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Does chronic stress impact periodontal health?
posted: Dec. 24, 2024.
Many studies over the past several years have focused on this question. Since we will all face stressful situations during our life, it is a good question to ask. This Read more
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The Perks of Dairy
posted: Dec. 17, 2024.
We all remember hearing this: “Finish your milk, it’s good for your bones!” If you have kids of your own now, you may catch yourself repeating many of the things Read more
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What to Do If You Lose a Filling
posted: Dec. 10, 2024.
It really doesn’t happen very often. But sometimes you bite into something that is much harder than you anticipated. Sometimes you grind your teeth without realizing the pressure you’re putting Read more
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Happy Holidays! Healthy Holidays!
posted: Dec. 03, 2024.
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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Thanksgiving in North America
posted: Nov. 26, 2024.
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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What is a root canal?
posted: Nov. 19, 2024.
A root canal entails the removal of the nerve supply from a tooth. If you know the purpose of a root canal, the process may seem a little less intimidating. the Read more
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How a High-Tech Office Helps Your Dental Treatment
posted: Nov. 12, 2024.
A dental office on the cutting edge of technology offers numerous benefits to its patients. Whether you are in need of a simple cleaning or extensive restorative work, these technologies Read more
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National Brush Day
posted: 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
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Morning Sickness and Your Oral Health
posted: Oct. 29, 2024.
Whether it’s your first child or you’re an experienced mom, pregnancy is an exciting time—which you’ll be able to enjoy much more once the days of morning sickness are over. Morning Read more