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Tongue Scraping—What it is and What it Could do for Your Oral Hygiene

At every dental appointment, dental patients are reminded of the importance of…


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What is a Sedative Filling?

It’s always unfortunate when a tooth has decayed so much that it needs to be…


Family history and dental health

Family History and Your Oral Health

You might have heard that you have your father’s eyes or your grandmother’s…


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Get in the Habit to Floss With These Methods

Flossing is an important part of any at-home oral hygiene routine. But it’s…


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How Often Do You Need to See a Dentist?

Some say once a year, some say twice a year. The real answer to how many…


What Goes Into Your Dentist's Degree and License?

It could take more than eight years of education to earn a DDS or DMD degree…


Children Should Develop Good Dental Care Habits Early. Here's Why.

You should value dental hygiene in your children for the same reasons you value…


Not Just the Tooth Fairy: Dental Traditions for Kids

The Tooth Fairy is an important tool to help kids cope with the potentially…


Sports Dentistry, Mouthguards and More!

Sports dentistry is a relatively new field in dentistry, with several slightly…


Chewing Gum Can Help Your Teeth

That is, if the gum is sugarless. Gum with sugar in it still isn’t good for…