Happily for all of us who like to celebrate with friends and family, there’s no need to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day. Every March 17th, many of us
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Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day?
posted: Mar. 14, 2023.
Happily for all of us who like to celebrate with friends and family, there’s no need to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day. Every March 17th, many of us
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Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
posted: Mar. 07, 2023.
At Eastman Family Dental Center, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent.
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Periodontics and Braces Treatment
posted: Feb. 28, 2023.
Most people think braces are all about their teeth. While it is true orthodontics is meant to move your teeth into proper position, there's more to it than that. To
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Help! My gums hurt when I floss!
posted: Feb. 21, 2023.
By no stretch is it rare for your gums to hurt during and after flossing. Even some bleeding is to be expected. This is especially true if you have not
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Valentine's Day History
posted: Feb. 14, 2023.
Valentine’s Day is best known as a celebration of love in all its forms. Pink hearts, red roses, and cute greeting cards adorn every surface you see. What many people
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Are baby teeth really that important?
posted: Feb. 07, 2023.
Your infant’s first teeth will begin to appear around six to 12 months of age. You might wonder how important these primary teeth really are. After all, baby teeth are
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How safe are dental X-rays?
posted: Jan. 31, 2023.
the doctor and our staff rely on digital X-rays to help us diagnose oral conditions and process images at incredibly high speeds. You can also view digital X-rays in real
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Cleaning Your Baby’s Teeth
posted: Jan. 24, 2023.
In the eyes of most parents, nothing is cuter than their baby’s smile. Did you know your little one’s smile (that is, his or her oral health) actually plays a
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My child has autism. What should we expect at your office?
posted: Jan. 17, 2023.
At Eastman Family Dental Center, we know that as many as one in 88 children today have some form of autism, a complex brain disorder that affects a child's ability
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Are you at risk for tooth erosion?
posted: Jan. 10, 2023.
Many people consume carbonated or sugary drinks and acidic foods every day but have no idea those beverages may be harming their teeth, making them vulnerable to tooth erosion. The
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Going Green for the New Year
posted: Jan. 03, 2023.
Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to
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New Year's Eve
posted: Dec. 27, 2022.
Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- Eastman Family Dental Center included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new one
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Double Duty
posted: Dec. 20, 2022.
If you play a contact sport, you know about mouthguards. You know about the cushioning protection they provide for your teeth. And not just your teeth—mouthguards also help protect your
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When to Replace Fillings
posted: Dec. 13, 2022.
A dental filling replaces and restores the health of a tooth that has been damaged. Often, the need for a filling results from a cavity due to a large amount
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Troubles with Cementum? Prevent ‘Em!
posted: Dec. 06, 2022.
Our teeth are a lot more complicated than they look. Beneath that shiny white surface is an entire system of different cell tissues working together to keep each tooth vital
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Eco-Friendly Toothbrushes
posted: Nov. 29, 2022.
When it comes to dental hygiene, “going green” is not the first phrase that comes to mind. But if you are brushing properly, you are also replacing your toothbrush every
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