November is National Diabetes Month; a time focused on improving awareness about the disease. More than 30 million Americans have diabetes. The condition can impact them in a variety of…
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Halloween always comes on October 31, and many children, teens, and adults are getting ready to celebrate. Candy is being gathered by the bagful, and costumes are being selected with…
October is National Dental Hygiene Month, a time where we look not just at oral health but also all of the hard work put in by dental hygienists to keep…
At some point, nearly everyone needs their wisdom teeth removed. Usually, it’s because there just isn’t enough space for them to come in properly or comfortably. Since wisdom teeth can…
Some people may assume that oral health is easier to maintain if you don’t have as many teeth or use dentures, but that isn’t always the case. Not only do…
Toddlers aren’t always able to describe what they are feeling. When they are in pain, they might not be able to tell their parents exactly what hurts or when it…
Cosmetic dentistry is often considered “elective.” The procedures aren’t always necessary from a health perspective. However, if you are unhappy with the look of your smile, that doesn’t mean you…
When most people think of braces, they picture teens with silvery metal brackets and wires across their teeth. While this is certainly still a viable approach, many adults would prefer…
Many young children suck their thumbs. Often, the action is comforting to kids, so they develop the habit as a means of soothing themselves. In some cases, it may even…
Gum disease – also known as gingivitis and periodontal disease – is a serious but often silent disease. Many of the symptoms don’t appear until you reach the more advanced…
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