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Is Fluoride Treatment Just for Kids?

Preventive dental care tends to be discussed as a pediatric approach to cavity-fighting. And it is true that it’s extra important for children to avoid decay, in large part to…
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Healthy Teeth Boost Kids’ Grades

You do everything possible to help your kids find personal success. And making sure they see the dentist regularly could be even more important than you realize.
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Happy Chinese New Year!

Monday, February 8th is the first day of the new year! Feel like you just celebrated the start of 2016? The Chinese New Year follows the lunisolar Chinese calendar, not…
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How to Find a Simple Smile Makeover

As we've said before, cosmetic dentistry doesn't have to take over your life to be effective. But what does a simple smile makeover actually entail?
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Everything You Should Know About Oral Health During Pregnancy

As a pregnant woman, you’re thinking about your diet, your exercise, your daily activities, and even your sleeping position – not to mention desperately trying to plan for life after…
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Secret Weapons Against Cavities

Cheese not only tastes delicious, but also helps protect your teeth by encouraging a healthy oral pH!
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Top Causes of Tooth Loss

We want our smiles to last forever – but, unfortunately, we don’t always get what we want. While advances in preventive care, modern dentistry, and patient education have helped lend…
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How Much Sugar is Too Much?

We tend to crave things that aren’t so good for us – and sugar and fat are the top offenders. While both have big impacts on our whole body health,…
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Celebrate Children's Dental Health Year-Round

February was Children’s Dental Health Month, and it’s a great reminder to make your kids’ health a priority.