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Keeping Our Teeth Healthy as We Age
posted: Aug. 19, 2025.
Decades ago, it was just expected that getting older meant losing teeth. But today’s dental practices and treatments help us defy expectations. How can we keep our teeth healthy as
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Airplane Oral Health Tips
posted: Aug. 12, 2025.
What’s in your carry-on bag? You’ve got your passport, ticket, and currency, but what about dental floss? Of course! You’re preparing for the trip of a lifetime, and we want
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Sunbeams and Beaming Smiles
posted: Aug. 05, 2025.
Long days in the sun’s rays offer you lots of options for outdoor activities. Beach time? Vacation? Open-air concerts? Baseball, biking, board sports? No matter what plans you have for
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Gum Disease in Children
posted: Jul. 29, 2025.
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.
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Lip Service
posted: Jul. 22, 2025.
When you think of the doctor, you naturally think of your teeth. But your dental professional is concerned with more than the teeth, as important as they are. All aspects
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Scheduling Dental Procedures When You’re Pregnant
posted: Jul. 15, 2025.
Pregnancy leads to so many changes in your body, so it’s no surprise that your teeth and gums are affected as well! Dental care is very important during these months,
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My teeth feel great. Do I still need to see the dentist?
posted: Jul. 08, 2025.
Absolutely. Checking in with the doctor on a regular basis—usually every six months—is essential to keeping your smile looking its best. At SHERILL L BEHNKE, DDS, PC, we are proud
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How to Celebrate National Junk Food Day
posted: Jul. 01, 2025.
We mark special times throughout the year to encourage better oral health, like Dental Hygiene Month, and Children’s Dental Health Month, and even National Root Canal Day! This July 21st
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Tooth Discoloration: Common causes and what you can do to stop it
posted: Jun. 24, 2025.
Looking back at childhood photos, you may notice picture after picture of yourself with a mouthful of shiny white teeth. When you look in the mirror today, you wonder what
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Fluoride Treatment: Do You Need One?
posted: Jun. 17, 2025.
Over the past decade, most people have been ingesting less and less fluoride. This is not such a great trend, since fluoride has a history of successfully reducing tooth decay
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When to Begin Dental Care for Your Baby
posted: Jun. 10, 2025.
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
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Summer Break: An ideal time for wisdom teeth removal
posted: Jun. 03, 2025.
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
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Morning Sickness and Your Oral Health
posted: May 27, 2025.
Whether it’s your first child or you’re an experienced mom, pregnancy is an exciting time—which you’ll be able to enjoy much more once the days of morning sickness are over.
Morning
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How many times a day should I floss?
posted: May 20, 2025.
Flossing is one of the most important parts of your oral care routine. Many patients know they need to do it but find it difficult to fit into their busy
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Is there really a link between my mouth and heart?
posted: May 13, 2025.
Yes, indeed! While brushing, flossing, and regular visits to SHERILL L BEHNKE, DDS, PC are all key to maintaining a healthy smile and mouth, the doctor and our team want
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The Best DH in Baseball
posted: May 06, 2025.
Oh, wait—did you think we meant Designated Hitter? Oh, no, we’re not getting into that debate! What we want to talk about is the best Dental Habits you can practice
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