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Forget Something? It’s on the Tip of Your Tongue!
- posted: Jul. 23, 2024
Let’s see… Toothbrush? Check. Fluoride toothpaste? Check. Floss? Check. Two minutes of thorough brushing? Check. Careful cleaning around your brackets and wires? Check. Wait… there’s something else… it’s right on the tip of your… Ah! Your tongue! Read More
Sleep Apnea: What a Dentist Can Do
- posted: Jul. 16, 2024
You find yourself drowsy and irritable all day. Or you have trouble sleeping, and when you do, you snore loudly throughout the night punctuated with silent pauses where you aren’t Read More
Questions on Dental Implants? We’ve Got You Covered.
- posted: Jul. 09, 2024
Whether you’ve lost a tooth from decay, are preparing for dentures, or were born with a gap where a tooth should have been, you could be a candidate for dental Read More
Tell us about your summer!
- posted: Jul. 02, 2024
The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for the doctor and our team to ask our patients about their summer! Whether you visited our nation’s capital, Read More
Alleviate Tooth Sensitivity
- posted: Jun. 25, 2024
If a sip of ice water, spoonful of ice cream, or piping hot latte is enough to send shivers up your spine from tooth sensitivity, be assured you are not Read More
Ease up on your gums — don’t brush your teeth too hard!
- posted: Jun. 18, 2024
A lot of patients go at their teeth like they were sanding an old floor—that is to say, way too hard! Brushing too hard is probably the most common mistake Read More
Gum Disease in Children
- posted: Jun. 11, 2024
When it comes to gum disease and your child, it’s a good news/bad news situation. The very good news is that children rarely suffer from advanced gum disease, or periodontitis. Read More
Summer Break: An ideal time for wisdom teeth removal
- posted: Jun. 04, 2024
After your son or daughter departs for college, the last thing you want to get is a call or text to learn he or she is in pain. the doctor Read More
Why Is My Child Getting Cavities?
- posted: May 28, 2024
We want our children to have every advantage, including oral health. That’s why you encourage your child to brush twice a day. You keep the sugary treats to a minimum. Read More
Memorial Day and Getting Ready for Summer
- posted: May 21, 2024
Memorial Day didn't become an official holiday until 1971, but Americans started gathering annually in the spring to remember those who lost their lives in war during the 1860s, right Read More
What's the connection between gum disease and diabetes?
- posted: May 14, 2024
People who have diabetes are usually familiar with many of the other health risks they face, including damage to the nerves, eyes, heart, and kidneys. But did you know that Read More
Spring Cleaning
- posted: May 07, 2024
Just like that, it’s almost summertime. As the spring season ends, perhaps these lighter, brighter days are inspiring you to do a bit of last-minute spring cleaning. Or perhaps they’re Read More
Electric Toothbrush Innovations
- posted: Apr. 30, 2024
If you’re happy with your manual toothbrush, read no further. But if you’re looking for more options than “firm,” “medium,” or “soft,” there’s a world of electric toothbrush innovations out Read More
Whitening Teeth with Braces
- posted: Apr. 23, 2024
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
Make Every Day Earth Day
- posted: Apr. 16, 2024
Earth Day began in 1970 as an event to raise awareness of our environment. What began as a single day in April is now recognized around the world to bring Read More
Are thumb sucking and pacifier habits harmful for a child’s teeth?
- posted: Apr. 09, 2024
Depending on how long the thumb sucking or constant pacifier use continues, and how aggressively the child sucks a thumb or the pacifier, it can indeed be an oral health Read More