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Dental Insurance Benefits
posted: Sep. 17, 2024.
Dental insurance can be a great addition to your health care plan, but the way benefits are calculated can also make it a confusing one. If you have dental insurance, Read more
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Sleep Apnea: What a Dentist Can Do
posted: Sep. 10, 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
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Back to School? Remember Your Dental Homework!
posted: Sep. 03, 2024.
It’s a busy time of year. Book lists! Supplies! New clothes! (How did they outgrow those shoes already?) And while you’re preparing your family’s list of back-to-school necessities, here are Read more
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Courting Disaster
posted: Aug. 27, 2024.
When we think of sports and dental damage, we naturally think of hockey and football. But when it comes to the actual number of dental injuries suffered each year, vying Read more
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Carbs and Cavities
posted: Aug. 20, 2024.
The Good News Carbohydrates are one of the body’s essential macronutrients (along with protein and fat). We use carbs to convert the food we eat into energy. How does this work? Read more
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TMD Problems and How You Can Prevent Them
posted: Aug. 13, 2024.
Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) describe a set of conditions that involve trouble with your jaw and face muscles. They result from a problem in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which is Read more
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What stinks?
posted: Aug. 06, 2024.
Spilling soda on someone’s white shirt, telling an off-color joke at an inappropriate time, or sneezing chewed food all over the dinner table all pale in comparison to the socially Read more
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How to Handle a Dental Emergency
posted: Jul. 30, 2024.
Whether it’s a broken tooth or injured gums, a dental emergency can interfere with eating, speaking, or other day-to-day activities. According to the American Dental Association , you can sometimes Read more
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Headaches: The Dental Connection
posted: Jul. 23, 2024.
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
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Four Tips for Soothing a Toothache
posted: Jul. 16, 2024.
Whether it’s a dull and throbbing ache or a sharp pain, toothaches can come in many different forms. Chances are you’ve had the discomforting experience once or twice in your Read more
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Tips for a Whiter Smile
posted: Jul. 09, 2024.
Everyday life can take a toll on the whiteness of our teeth: Foods we love as well as soft drinks and coffee can stain them over time. Poor brushing and Read more
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Summer Dental Health? Get into the Swim of It!
posted: Jul. 02, 2024.
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
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Tooth Sensitivity
posted: Jun. 25, 2024.
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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When to Begin Dental Care for Your Baby
posted: Jun. 18, 2024.
Children’s oral health differs from the needs of adults in many ways. It’s vital for you to understand what your child needs to keep his or her teeth healthy. the Read more
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How to Subtract Those Added Sugars
posted: Jun. 11, 2024.
Sugars are the simplest carbohydrates, and are found naturally in fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy products. Our bodies require these simple carbs for energy. (Even better, we don’t just get Read more
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Healthy Summer Foods
posted: Jun. 04, 2024.
It’s summer—that wonderful time of year when fresh and delicious produce abounds. the doctor will tell you that your teeth, gums, and tissues all rely on an appropriate mix of Read more
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