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December 11, 2024

What Does Fluoride Do for Our Teeth?

EVERY TUBE OF TOOTHPASTE with the ADA's Seal of Acceptance has the same two things in common: it is sugar-free and it contains fluoride. Fluoride is a key building block in our tooth enamel. The sugary or acidic things

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October 23, 2024

Follow the Dentist’s Halloween Advice!

THE REASON SUGAR is so dangerous for our oral health is that harmful oral bacteria love eating it as much as we do, and then they excrete acid onto our teeth. Tooth enamel might be the strongest substance in the huma

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October 9, 2024

How Can I Defend Against Gum Recession?

ELDERLY PEOPLE ARE not the only people at risk of gum recession, even though that idea is where the expression "long in the tooth" originated. Some people are unlucky enough to be genetically prone to gum recession,

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September 25, 2024

Anyone With Kids Should Follow These Teeth Tips

THERE ARE MANY things parents can do to put their kids' smiles on the right track for a lifetime of good oral health. Here are a few of them: #1: Find them a toothbrush they like using. A child's toothbrush should

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September 12, 2024

How Do I Choose One of These Toothpastes?

IN THE PHARMACY section of every grocery store, one side of an entire aisle is often dedicated to dozens of toothpaste options. We want to help our patients find the right things to look for to help narrow that selec

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August 28, 2024

Thumbsucking Isn’t a Problem — At First

IF A CHILD CONTINUES their finger or thumb-sucking habit past their toddler years, it can negatively affect the growth of their jaws and the position of their teeth. A Healthy Habit for a Baby or Toddler There'

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August 14, 2024

Health Benefits Come With Smiling More!

OF COURSE WE SMILE when we feel happy, but there's evidence to show that the link between smiling and happiness might go both ways — the simple act of smiling can make us feel a little better! Even a fake smile relea

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July 24, 2024

When Can Parents Expect Baby Teeth?

AS PARENTS, EVERY milestone a new baby reaches is incredibly exciting, and sometimes we can get impatient and even start worrying long before we should. To get out in front of that tendency, let's lay out the average

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July 10, 2024

Swimmers and Divers, Watch Those Teeth!

ANYONE WHO SWIMS or scuba dives frequently could encounter some unique dental issues if they aren't careful. Let's take a closer look at the big ones. Chlorine's Effect on Teeth The longer teeth are exposed to

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