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Labor Day: Our favorite holiday to rest!

posted: Aug. 31, 2021.

Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday each September here in the United States, is a holiday devoted to the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is honoring Read more

Preventing Bad Breath in Kids

posted: Aug. 26, 2021.

Everyone gets bad breath from time to time, but how can you tell when your child's bad breath is normal or the sign of an underlying problem? There may be Read more

Why You Should Avoid Energy and Sports Drinks

posted: Aug. 24, 2021.

In a world where everything moves so quickly and teens and young adults find themselves pulling “all-nighters” or working long hours, energy drinks have grabbed the spotlight. You’ll have one Read more

Headaches: The Dental Connection

posted: Aug. 17, 2021.

Many people suffer through headaches for years without getting to the root cause of their problem. If you find yourself constantly popping painkillers to get through the day, it might Read more

Treating Gum Disease with Antibiotics

posted: Aug. 10, 2021.

Why does gum disease develop? Our mouths are home to bacteria, which form a film called plaque. Plaque sticks to the surfaces of our teeth, at the gumline, and can Read more

Hot Day? Three Drinks to Leave Home When You’re Packing the Cooler

posted: Aug. 03, 2021.

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

Building Blocks for a Healthy Grown-Up Smile

posted: Jul. 27, 2021.

Even before a baby is born, those tiny baby teeth are already forming. Expectant mothers can help ensure that their children’s baby teeth will be strong and healthy by getting Read more

Four Oral Health Issues Seniors Face

posted: Jul. 20, 2021.

Oral health is an important and often overlooked component of an older person’s general health and well-being. the doctor and our team know that for many of our older patients, Read more

Proper Flossing Techniques

posted: Jul. 13, 2021.

Of all the dental hygiene techniques you can use at home to promote clean teeth and good oral health, flossing is likely to be the one that troubles most people. 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

Chewing Gum: Fact and Fiction

posted: Jun. 22, 2021.

Remember all the things your parents would tell you when you were growing up to scare you away from doing something? Like how lying might make your nose grow, misbehaving Read more

Overall Health Can Be Influenced By Oral Hygiene

posted: Jun. 15, 2021.

Keeping on top of your oral health is key when it comes to making sure your whole body stays healthy. The bacteria that occur naturally in your mouth can produce Read more

Benefits Of A Family Dentist

posted: Apr. 26, 2021.

Find out why turning to a family dentist instead of a general dentist may be in your family’s best interest. You take time to see your doctor and get bloodwork and Read more

Maintaining Good Oral Health While Wearing a Mask

posted: Feb. 15, 2021.

Dealing with “mask mouth?" You aren’t alone. Have you heard the newfound term, “maskne” (the breakouts and inflammation caused by wearing masks)? Unfortunately, along with “maskne," dentists are also seeing another Read more

Your Child's First Dental Appointment

posted: Dec. 28, 2020.

When should you take your child for the first dental visit? According to the American Dental Association, you should take your child to the dentist within six months of his Read more