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Summer Smiles
posted: Sep. 05, 2023.

The “Back to School” ads are out already? Halloween candy’s showing up in stores? Just a minute—summer isn’t quite over yet! While the days are still warm, let’s look at Read more
Celebrate Labor Day by Getting Away
posted: Aug. 29, 2023.

Labor Day honors the contributions that workers have made to this country, and for many Americans, the holiday is a great time to relax at home with family and friends. Read more
Oh no, not the dentist!
posted: Aug. 22, 2023.

If you or your children suffer from dental anxiety, you aren’t alone. According to the Cleveland Clinic, between nine and 15 percent of Americans admit to feeling sufficiently afraid of Read more
Whitening Teeth with Braces
posted: Aug. 15, 2023.

Now that you are working hard to improve your dental health and appearance with your braces, it might seem like a logical time to whiten your teeth as well. But Read more
Do We Outgrow Tooth Decay?
posted: Aug. 08, 2023.

Short answer: No. But, since an answer that short is hardly worth the time it took you to click on the link, allow us to explain further! We tend to think Read more
The Dog Days of Summer
posted: Aug. 01, 2023.

Here we are in the middle of the hottest time of the year. Yes, it’s the dog days of summer. But, wait—just what are “the dog days of summer,” anyway? The Read more
Diastema, or, Mind the Gap!
posted: Jul. 25, 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 Read more
Famous Dentists in History
posted: Jul. 18, 2023.

Every six months or so you head down to your local dentist for a teeth cleaning, but have you ever thought that your dentist could one day be famous? Well, Read more
How do I know if I need a root canal?
posted: Jul. 11, 2023.

Tooth decay affects everyone, with studies reporting that 92% of adults have had a cavity at one point in their lifetime. In more serious instances of tooth decay, however, the Read more
Fun Facts for the Fourth
posted: Jul. 04, 2023.

The Fourth of July is a great time to get together with friends and family members for BBQ, games, fireworks, and other celebrations in honor of our country’s independence. While Read more
Hypersensitive Teeth
posted: Jun. 27, 2023.

It is common to experience dentine hypersensitivity, with symptoms ranging from moderate to severe. Why does it happen and how do you know if this sensitivity is something to be Read more
How do I make my child’s diet safe for his or her teeth?
posted: Jun. 20, 2023.

The food you feed your child can have a lasting effect on his or her oral health. In fact, diet plays a major role in whether a child develops cavities Read more
Courting Disaster
posted: Jun. 13, 2023.

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 Read more
Summer Break: An ideal time for wisdom teeth removal
posted: Jun. 06, 2023.

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 Read more
Should You Get Dental Veneers?
posted: May 30, 2023.

Dental veneers are a popular treatment to improve the appearance of your smile. the doctor and our team want to help you understand whether this dental option is right for Read more
Memorial Day and Getting Ready for Summer
posted: May 23, 2023.

Memorial Day didn't become an official holiday until 1971, but Americans started gathering annually in the spring to remember those who lost their lives in war during the 1860s, right Read more