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Healthy Summer Foods

Healthy Summer Foods posted: Jun. 05, 2024. It’s summer—that wonderful time of year when fresh and delicious produce abounds. the doctor will tell you that

Aging and Oral Health

Aging and Oral Health posted: Sep. 25, 2024. As you age, it becomes even more important to take good care of your teeth and dental

Oral Cancer Awareness Month

Oral Cancer Awareness Month posted: Apr. 03, 2024. Happy Oral Cancer Awareness Month! We know oral cancer can be kind of a scary topic, but

Tooth Decay Prevention

Tooth Decay Prevention What is tooth decay? Tooth decay begins with the Streptococcus mutans bacteria. These bacteria join with food particles and fluids in the

Extractions

Extractions Dentists prefer to preserve your natural teeth as much as possible, but sometimes that just isn’t an option. There are two ways a tooth

Orthodontic Headgear

Orthodontic Headgear Orthodontic headgear is used to correct a severely abnormal bite, correct dental overcrowding, and support normal jaw alignment and growth. It is typically

Nitrous Oxide

Nitrous Oxide Nitrous oxide, commonly referred to as “laughing gas,” has been used in dental procedures since the 19 th century. Modern nitrous oxide sedation

Oral Cancer Screenings

Oral Cancer Screenings Oral cancer screenings check for any precancerous or cancerous conditions in the mouth. An oral cancer screening is completed with an ultraviolet

Cleft Lip and Palate

Cleft Lip and Palate A cleft lip and cleft palate are common birth defects that occur in the very early stages of fetal development. A

Tooth Contouring

Tooth Contouring Because our smiles are the way we greet the world, even tiny imperfections in our teeth can cause self-consciousness. If you have a