Sealants: Stop cavities before they begin
Sealants: Stop Cavities Before They Begin Imagine you could protect your smile and preserve good oral health. Would you do it? In all likelihood the answer is yes and, with sealants, you can. Few oral...
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Nature vs. Nurture: Dental Problems Parents Pass Down To Children Parents, in particular, want to know: does DNA predetermine dental health? It’s the classic nature vs. nurture question that dentists...
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Oral Yeast Infections: Yes, They’re Common – and Contagious! The last thing you would think to talk to your dentist about is a yeast infection! But when it appears in your mouth, or in that of your...
View ArticleYour child’s sippy cup – friend or foe?
Your Child’s Sippy Cup: Is it a Friend or Foe? Shaped like your child’s favorite action heroes and in every vibrant color imaginable, sippy cups seem like an innocent way to prevent spills. But with...
View ArticleToothache trouble – how to make the wait less painful
Toothache Trouble? How to Make the Wait Less Painful It can happen to anyone: the sudden onset of a throbbing toothache at the most inconvenient of times. Perhaps it arrives in the middle of the night,...
View ArticleToothbrushes 101
Toothbrushes 101: How to Choose and Care for Your Toothbrush When it comes to taking care of your teeth and keeping your smile looking great, your toothbrush plays an essential role. But, how much...
View ArticleUnderstanding pediatric fluoride treatment
Understanding Pediatric Fluoride Treatment It’s undeniable that fluoride has played a major role in the decline of dental cavities in the United States. However, what isn’t so clear to many parents is...
View ArticleWhat is plaque and how to fight back
What is Plaque? How to Fight Back! Have you ever run your tongue across the front of your teeth and felt a sticky coating? That is the buildup of bacteria, also known as plaque. If you let the bacteria...
View ArticleXylitol – the sweetener you and your dentist will love
Xylitol: The Sweetener You and Your Dentist Will Love Consider this a major score for your sweet tooth: dentists are taking back that hard and fast rule that gum and candy rot your teeth! A sweetener...
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Are You And Your Toothpaste Compatible? Find Out! Brushing your teeth is a no-brainer, but did you know that the type of toothpaste you use could have a big impact on your smile? Whether your teeth are...
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