Holiday Foods That are Harmful for Your Teeth

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?The holiday season is filled with sweets and treats that only come around once a year. It may be tempting to overindulge, but keep in mind that certain foods and drinks are extra bad for your teeth (not to mention your waistline). Below is…

Tips for Open Enrollment Season

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Fall is typically the start of open enrollment for various types of insurance, including dental insurance. Not all dental plans are created equal, so it’s important to review the benefits carefully to make sure there are no unexpected surprises…
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February is Children’s Dental Health Month!

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Good oral health habits start early, which is why dental organizations across the country join together in February to celebrate Children’s Dental Health Month. Tooth decay can begin at any age, so it’s important to teach your children how…

What’s New in Dentistry?

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Just like with other medical fields, new innovations are constantly being made in dentistry. Advances in screenings, treatments and products allow dentists to catch problems earlier and take care of them in a manner that is more effective and…

Drink to Your Health this Summer with Our Beverage Guide

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Sports outings, beach vacations and long days at the neighborhood pool are near! All the fun of summer requires staying hydrated and your family will likely guzzle down any beverage they find when the days are hot. Unfortunately, some popular…

Halloween Candy: What You Need to Know

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It’s every child’s favorite time of year: Halloween. This is the one time of year where kids get all of their favorite candy without having to ask permission or spend their allowance. However, for parents, the scariest part of Halloween…

Tooth-friendly Summer Snacks

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For kids, the start of summer is the most exciting time of the year - It means school is out and it’s time for fun and adventure. However, for parents and dentists, it can be a sugary nightmare. Summer is defined mainly by outdoor fun,…

What’s Not Working With Your Kids’ Dental Hygiene Routine?

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Establishing a dental care routine for young children can be a real challenge. As a parent you have a hundred things going on (today alone) and sometimes you're lucky to get the kids out the door with all their shoes on, much less with their…

Now’s The Time to Schedule Your Child’s Dentist Appointment

For just about nine months out of the year, 5 days a week, your family's schedule is non-stop. Work and school, extracurricular activities and the daily grind make it difficult to fit in routine doctor and dental appointments (though we know…