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What is biofilm?
posted: Sep. 11, 2024.
Biofilm, the protective housing for bacteria, is a hot topic in the medical and dental fields. Routinely taking an antibiotic for a bacterial infection has become more complicated because of Read more
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What was your favorite part of summer?
posted: Sep. 04, 2024.
It's the end of summer, and fall is just around the corner. Soon the temperatures will cool down, the leaves will start to change, and the doctor and our team Read more
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Celebrate Labor Day by Getting Away
posted: Aug. 28, 2024.
Labor Day honors the contributions that workers have made to this country, and for many Americans, the holiday is a great time to relax at home with family and friends. Read more
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Ways to Prevent Oral Cancer
posted: Aug. 21, 2024.
According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, this form of cancer kills roughly one person an hour, every 24 hours. This means that nearly 10,000 people will die this year from Read more
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How does whitening toothpaste work and how effective it is at whitening teeth?
posted: Aug. 14, 2024.
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
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Hot Day? Three Drinks to Leave Home When You’re Packing the Cooler
posted: Aug. 07, 2024.
Whew! It’s a hot one! And whenever the temperature soars, you need to stay hydrated, especially when you’re outside or exercising. But all cold drinks aren’t equal when it comes Read more
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Cleaning Your Teeth—Time for a Refresher Course!
posted: Jul. 31, 2024.
Let’s face it, by now, brushing our teeth is something we pretty much do on auto-pilot. A quick brush after breakfast, a minute or so at night, floss when we Read more
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When to Replace Fillings
posted: Jul. 24, 2024.
A dental filling replaces and restores the health of a tooth that has been damaged. Often, the need for a filling results from a cavity due to a large amount Read more
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HPV and Oral Cancer
posted: Jul. 17, 2024.
HPV, or human papillomavirus, is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the country. There are over 100 strains of HPV, and, while most of these infections leave our systems Read more
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Is a Lost Tooth a Lost Cause?
posted: Jul. 10, 2024.
We’re used to seeing athletes wearing mouthguards at practice or play, because dental trauma is one of the most common (and predictable) sports injuries. But it’s not just athletes who Read more
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Fun Facts for the Fourth
posted: Jul. 03, 2024.
The Fourth of July is a great time to get together with friends and family members for BBQ, games, fireworks, and other celebrations in honor of our country’s independence. While Read more
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Dry Mouth and How to Treat It
posted: Jun. 26, 2024.
In fancy medical terms, dry mouth is known as xerostomia. It’s really just what it sounds like: a condition in which you don’t have enough saliva to keep your mouth Read more
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Diabetes and Dental Care
posted: Jun. 19, 2024.
When most people think of complications of diabetes, they think of an increased risk of blindness, limb amputation, heart disease, and neuropathy. However, the doctor and our team want you Read more
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Celebrate Your Dad's Smile
posted: Jun. 12, 2024.
Father’s Day is coming up, and, just in case your dad has enough ties, we have some gifting suggestions for you. Here’s a selection of gifts large and small tailored Read more
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Water Features
posted: Jun. 05, 2024.
Heading for the beach! Hiking to the lake! Keeping cool with a tall, frosty glass of ice water in a foreign bistro, or taking a refreshing gulp from the fountain Read more
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I haven’t been to the dentist in years; what should I expect?
posted: May 29, 2024.
Time flies when we are not at the dentist! Before you know it, years may have gone by. Let’s take a moment to explain what takes place when a patient Read more