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Pediatric Dental Emergency Know-How
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 22, 2022.
Parents are usually expert at taking care of their children’s injuries. You know how to disinfect a cut, soothe a bump on the head, and apply a bandage faster than
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St. Patrick's Day: Celtic pride, green shamrocks, and lucky charms!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 15, 2022.
“St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.” Adrienne Cook
Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must
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What to Know if You Think You Have a Cracked Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 08, 2022.
You use your mouthguard for sports, wear a nightguard if you grind your teeth, and never bite down on solid objects. But even with all the care in the world,
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March is National Nutrition Month!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 01, 2022.
While you don’t have to wait to start eating right, March is the month the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics asks everyone to pay special attention to what goes into
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Antibiotic Prophylaxis or Pre-Medication
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.
At Eastman Family Dental Center, we know the human mouth contains a lot of bacteria. A bacterium can travel through your body with routine activities that are a normal part
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Can my child really avoid tooth decay?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 15, 2022.
Great question! Yes, in fact, tooth decay is preventable! Decay, which is caused by sugars left in your child’s mouth, can turn into an acid, which in turn can break
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The Transformation of Valentine's Day
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 08, 2022.
Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the
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February is Heart Month
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 01, 2022.
The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been
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The History and Mythology of the Tooth Fairy
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 25, 2022.
While the last baby teeth generally aren’t lost until age ten or 11, most children stop believing in the tooth fairy by the time they're seven or eight. Of course,
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Why Are My Child’s Baby Teeth So White?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 18, 2022.
One of the most charming aspects of your baby’s beautiful smile is his brilliantly white teeth. But now that his adult teeth are coming in, the difference in color is
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Sealants: What are they and how do they help?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 11, 2022.
Molars are made up of canyons, caves, pits, and seemingly endless caverns that are a breeding ground for decay. The protective solution is a sealant. When done correctly, a sealant
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Make this the Year You Stop Smoking
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.
It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start
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Healthy Resolutions for Healthy Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 28, 2021.
Every January 1st, you have your resolutions ready. No more nail biting. Lose ten pounds. Stop smoking. None of us are happy about those annoying bad habits we’ve picked up
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Is gingivitis preventable?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 21, 2021.
The earliest sign of gum disease is called gingivitis (sometimes called periodontal disease), and is an inflammation of the gums. If left untreated, gingivitis can lead to gum tissue loss,
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Three Must-Have Dental Treatments
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 14, 2021.
In dentistry, there are a wide variety of treatments, everything from elective procedures to those that are necessary and potentially lifesaving. So given the slew of treatment options, how do
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‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 07, 2021.
It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no
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