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Three Signs You May Have Gingivitis
posted: Mar. 31, 2026.
Gingivitis, or inflammation of the gums, is an early stage of gum disease. If you have gingivitis, it’s important to visit the doctor to get proper treatment, since home care
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Is periodontal disease genetic?
posted: Mar. 24, 2026.
One of the most enjoyable parts of looking at family pictures is finding resemblances. You have your father’s brown eyes and your grandmother’s curly hair. You’ve got your aunt’s basketball
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What exactly is a cavity?
posted: Mar. 17, 2026.
We all know how discouraging can be it to hear you have a dental cavity. Knowing how cavities form can help you prevent them from popping up in your mouth.
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Playing “Tooth or Dare”
posted: Mar. 10, 2026.
Our teeth perform several vital roles for us. We use them to bite and chew, to help form words, to support our facial structure. And never underestimate the power of
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Best Ways to Prevent Bad Breath
posted: Mar. 03, 2026.
Nobody likes bad breath, and although it can sometimes be difficult to tell if you have it, it is always better to practice good oral health than risk having a
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Dry Mouth and How to Treat It
posted: Feb. 24, 2026.
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
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Can sealants benefit you?
posted: Feb. 17, 2026.
Molars are difficult to reach when brushing your teeth because they’re full of crevices, caves, and pits that can provide the perfect environment for decay. Sealants are the perfect fix
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The Start of Valentine’s Day
posted: Feb. 10, 2026.
Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day, has been said to originate with a Catholic priest named Valentine several thousand year ago. Valentine defied the emperor at the time
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What to Expect if You Haven’t Been to the Dentist in Forever
posted: Feb. 03, 2026.
It’s easy to miss a dental appointment. Life and duties intervene, and suddenly you have to push your appointment back once, then again, or forget about it.
We get that. These
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Crushing the Ice-Chewing Habit
posted: Jan. 27, 2026.
It's a habit many people have and not only can it be annoying to the people around you, it can be detrimental to your dental health. Chewing ice is so
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Five Easy Ways to Prevent Gum Disease
posted: Jan. 20, 2026.
Gum disease can be painful and lead to missing teeth if you don’t treat it properly. However, there are plenty of things you can do to lower your risk of
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What stinks?
posted: Jan. 13, 2026.
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
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Your Hard-Working Teeth
posted: Jan. 06, 2026.
Healthy teeth make you happy to share your smile with the world. But there’s more to your smile than its beauty! There’s a lot of hard work going on, as
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It's a Wrap: Ending the year with a smile!
posted: Dec. 30, 2025.
People have been ushering in the New Year for centuries but it became an official holiday in 1582 when Pope George XIII declared January 1st to be the day on
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Osteoporosis and Dental Health
posted: Dec. 23, 2025.
What do we know about osteoporosis? We may know that this disease makes the bones more brittle and vulnerable. We may know that osteoporosis is the cause of many a
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Oral-Systemic Health
posted: Dec. 16, 2025.
Oral-systemic health is the idea that oral health is a critical and interconnected component to a patient’s overall health and well-being. Studies show that people who have poor oral health
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