Diastema is a medical term meaning “space between”—or what the doctor and our team less formally call a gap between the teeth. Such gaps are common for children as they
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Diastema, or, Mind the Gap!
updated: Dec. 05, 2023
Diastema is a medical term meaning “space between”—or what the doctor and our team less formally call a gap between the teeth. Such gaps are common for children as they
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Fluoride Use in Adolescents
updated: Nov. 28, 2023
Fluoride is a mineral that plays an essential role in oral health. In fact, the significant reduction in American tooth decay in recent decades can be attributed to a greater
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Just What Is Plaque?
updated: Nov. 21, 2023
From the time you were small, you’ve been warned about the dangers of plaque. Why? Because:
It’s an unappealing film that sticks to your teeth
It causes cavities
It causes gum disease
And really,
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How much calcium does my child need?
updated: Nov. 14, 2023
When you were a kid, your parents may have told you to drink milk to build strong bones and grow tall and strong. Now that you have children of your
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Getting Ready for Winter
updated: Nov. 07, 2023
Winter Is Coming.
Okay, that sounded a lot more dramatic in a popular fantasy series. But here in the real world, winter is coming as well, so let’s look at some
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What is gingivitis, and how can I treat it?
updated: Oct. 31, 2023
Gingivitis is an early stage of gum disease that results when bacteria in your mouth cause inflammation in your gums. This is a common condition, and you can treat it
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Alleviate Tooth Sensitivity
updated: Oct. 24, 2023
If a sip of ice water, spoonful of ice cream, or piping hot latte is enough to send shivers up your spine from tooth sensitivity, be assured you are not
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My teeth don't line up any more. Why?
updated: Oct. 17, 2023
If your teeth don't line up like they used to any more, you may be suffering from temporomandibular joint disorder, often called TMD. This is a term that can actually
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My child has canker sores! How can I help?
updated: Oct. 10, 2023
According to the American Association of Pediatric Density, roughly one in five children suffers from canker sores. Canker sores are small sores that appear inside the cheeks, on the lips,
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October is National Dental Hygiene Month: A simple oral health routine for your busy lifestyle
updated: Oct. 03, 2023
Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around
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Fluoride Treatments—They’re Not Just for Kids!
updated: Sep. 26, 2023
Fluoride has been one of the great game-changers in children’s dental health. Drinking fluoridated water. Using fluoride toothpaste. Scheduling fluoride treatments. All of these child-friendly dental habits help prevent cavities
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What Are Dental Sealants?
updated: Sep. 19, 2023
You’re constantly playing defense. Your child spends two minutes in the morning and two minutes at night carefully brushing and flossing with a fluoride toothpaste. You make sure sugary and
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Digital X-rays
updated: Sep. 12, 2023
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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Keep Those Teeth Shipshape, Matey!
updated: Sep. 05, 2023
September 19th is just around the corner, and you know what that means—Aye, matey, it’s “Talk Like a Pirate Day”! Why do we have a “Talk Like a Pirate Day”
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Natural Ways to Soothe a Toothache
updated: Aug. 29, 2023
Toothaches can come in many different forms, but no matter which, they’re always uncomfortable. the doctor and our team want you to know there are simple ways to cure this
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The Importance of Regular Dental Checkups
updated: Aug. 22, 2023
When was the last time you paid the doctor a visit? If you're like many people, chances are it was more than six months ago. We hear the reasons why
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