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What is biofilm?
posted: Jan. 31, 2023.

Biofilm, the protective housing for bacteria, is a hot topic in the medical and dental fields. Routinely taking an antibiotic for a bacterial infection has become more complicated because of Read more
Five Reasons for Your Bad Breath
posted: Jan. 24, 2023.

Bad breath, or halitosis, is probably not a matter of life or death. But it can make you feel self-conscious and have a negative impact on your life. The majority Read more
A Word to the Wise about Wisdom Teeth
posted: Jan. 17, 2023.

There are some pretty exciting rewards to look forward to as you transition from your mid-teens to your 20s. Driving! Voting! Graduation! But there is one rite of passage that Read more
Mamelons
posted: Jan. 10, 2023.

Quick trivia question: define “mamelon.” Some kind of warm blooded animal? No, not a member of the mammal clan, but good guess. A fruit of the gourd family? Nope! There Read more
Make this the Year You Stop Smoking
posted: Jan. 03, 2023.

It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start Read more
Things You Probably Didn’t Know About New Year's Eve
posted: Dec. 27, 2022.

It’s no secret that New Year’s Eve is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the world. the doctor and our team love it too. It’s a fresh start, Read more
Dental Emergencies in Children
posted: Dec. 20, 2022.

Unfortunately, dental emergencies can sometimes be unavoidable among young children. The good news is the doctor can help you prepare in case you and your child find yourselves in any Read more
Most Valuable Dental Treatments
posted: Dec. 13, 2022.

At Borden Dental Arts, we work to find a dental plan that will work best and most effectively for you. But we’ve found that three treatments tend to be the Read more
What happens during my hygiene appointment?
posted: Dec. 06, 2022.

Regular visits to the dentist are important for people of all ages. Seeing the doctor as recommended provides preventive care for oral diseases. If a disease is already present, early Read more
Brushing Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making
posted: Nov. 29, 2022.

It’s great that you’re enthusiastic about your dental health! Here are some tips from the doctor and our team to make sure you are getting the most out of your Read more
Thanksgiving in North America
posted: Nov. 22, 2022.

Thanksgiving marks the start to the holidays; a season filled with feasting, indulging, and spending time with family and friends are always special. Thanksgiving is a holiday meant for giving Read more
Minimally Invasive Dentistry
posted: Nov. 15, 2022.

As the field of dentistry advances and the use of technology in the field increases, the concept of minimally invasive dentistry has emerged. Preservation of a healthy set of natural Read more
What is a crown?
posted: Nov. 08, 2022.

the doctor and our team at Borden Dental Arts hear this question all the time. Millions of people have dental crowns that artificially restore the chewing surface of a tooth. Read more
Getting Ready for Winter
posted: Nov. 01, 2022.

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 Read more
Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!
posted: Oct. 25, 2022.

All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over Read more
The History and Mythology of the Tooth Fairy
posted: Oct. 18, 2022.

While the last baby teeth generally aren’t lost until age ten or 11, most children stop believing in the tooth fairy by the time they're seven or eight. Of course, Read more