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Dental Sealants for Baby Teeth?
posted: May 28, 2024.
Perhaps you’ve heard your friends talking about dental sealants, and how well they prevent cavities. And as soon as your child’s permanent molars come in, you absolutely plan to make
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Memorial Day: Parades, remembrance, and the unofficial start of summer!
posted: May 21, 2024.
“The purpose of all war is peace.” - Saint Augustine
Fire truck sirens, baton twirlers, marching bands covering patriotic tunes, colorful floats, costumes, and millions of red, white, and blue American
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Courting Disaster
posted: May 14, 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
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May Marks National Physical Fitness and Sports Month!
posted: May 07, 2024.
The merry month of May also happens to be National Fitness and Sports Month, so take advantage of the warmer days to get outside and exercise! Bringing a friend, family
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How can veneers improve my smile?
posted: Apr. 30, 2024.
the doctor and our team at SHERILL L BEHNKE, DDS, PC believe everyone’s smile should be a something they can be proud of. Most of us aren’t born with naturally
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Weighing the Facts about DIY Scaling
posted: Apr. 23, 2024.
The dental section of your local drugstore or favorite online site offers more dental tools for home care than ever before. Little angled mirrors. Tongue scrapers. Gum stimulators. Interproximal brushes.
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Every Day is Earth Day
posted: Apr. 16, 2024.
During the early days of the environmental awareness movement, those who demonstrated against pollution, toxic chemicals, and the general public health were known as hippies. The early 1970s were a
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How Smoking Increases the Risk of Oral Cancer
posted: Apr. 09, 2024.
Cigarette smoke contains more than 6,000 chemicals, and at least 200 of those chemicals are known to be harmful to your health. When smoke is inhaled, moist oral tissues are
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This April, Let’s Celebrate National Facial Protection Month!
posted: Apr. 02, 2024.
Poor April. While other months celebrate romance, or giving thanks, or costumes and candy, April has—April Fool’s Day and a tax deadline. We might be forgiven for thinking these two
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Detergent Foods: Clean your teeth while you eat!
posted: Mar. 26, 2024.
Did you know that there are certain foods you can eat which help to clean your teeth? We call them "detergent foods." In dentistry we look at the impact of
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How do I know if I need dentures?
posted: Mar. 19, 2024.
The choice to get dentures is a permanent decision so there are several important factors you should take into consideration. Many people have teeth that are not able to be
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St. Patrick's Day: Celtic pride, green shamrocks, and lucky charms!
posted: Mar. 12, 2024.
“St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.” Adrienne Cook
Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must
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Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
posted: Mar. 05, 2024.
At SHERILL L BEHNKE, DDS, PC, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to
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Digital X-rays
posted: Feb. 27, 2024.
X-rays are a vital diagnostic tool for any dental professional. X-rays help your endodontist perform a root canal, your orthodontist check the position of a tooth’s root, your oral surgeon
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Ancient Grains for Modern Diets
posted: Feb. 20, 2024.
One of the latest foods in dietary news is also one of the oldest—ancient grains. What makes these old-timers so appealing to modern tastes? Let’s run down the menu!
Why Are
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The Transformation of Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 13, 2024.
Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the
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