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Going Green for the New Year
- posted: Jan. 02, 2024
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
Five (Easy-to-Keep!) Dental Resolutions for the New Year
- posted: Dec. 26, 2023
It’s a new year! A blank calendar! A traditional time to make a few changes that could change your life for the better. And while we applaud big goals like Read More
Adults Can Get Cavities, Too
- posted: Dec. 19, 2023
There are some things we just don’t miss about being a kid. Getting grounded? A thing of the past. Curfew? Not happening. Confiscating our cell phones? As if. Cavities? While Read More
The Benefits of a Bright Smile
- posted: Dec. 12, 2023
Having a nice, bright smile can affect the way you look, and in turn, improve how you feel about yourself. With the help of the doctor to provide you with Read More
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
What to Do If You Lose a Filling
- posted: Nov. 28, 2023
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
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
Is a Lost Tooth a Lost Cause?
- posted: Nov. 14, 2023
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
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
Whitening Before Veneers—A Bright Idea?
- posted: Oct. 31, 2023
It’s time. You’ve decided. You’re going to get veneers. Whether it’s to repair a cracked or chipped tooth, to cover discoloration brought on by a root canal or medical condition, Read More
Three Must-Have Dental Treatments
- posted: Oct. 24, 2023
In dentistry, there are a wide variety of treatments, everything from elective procedures to those that are necessary and potentially lifesaving. So given the slew of treatment options, how do Read More
Make Tooth Brushing Fun
- posted: Oct. 17, 2023
The best brushing routine for parent and child is two minutes of gentle brushing in the morning and two in the evening. But if the longest four minutes of your Read More
Easing the Teething Blues
- posted: Oct. 10, 2023
Every moment of your baby’s first year of life is precious, since every day your child grows a little, develops new skills, and discovers new things. Most of it is Read More
Fall’s in the Air? Think Fall Dental Care
- posted: Oct. 03, 2023
Whether you already miss the sun’s bright rays, or can’t wait for some cool, crisp weather and colorful leaves, summer is making way for fall. And the change of seasons Read More
How effective is whitening toothpaste?
- posted: Sep. 26, 2023
The American Dental Association encourages you to brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste to prevent dental problems such as tooth decay, bad breath, sensitive teeth, and gingivitis. Beyond Read More
Why Do Molars Seem to Get More Cavities?
- posted: Sep. 19, 2023
Probably because, for many kids, molars do get more cavities. So let’s answer two better questions: Why do molars get more cavities? And, how can we help prevent them? It’s the Read More