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Is periodontal disease contagious?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Apr. 23, 2024
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, half of adults age 30 and over suffer from some form of gum disease. Caused by plaque buildup, gum disease is
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Earth Day
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Apr. 16, 2024
The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He envisioned an Earth Day that would be a kind of environmental teach-in. The first
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Electric Toothbrushes vs. Regular Toothbrushes
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Apr. 09, 2024
Convertible or sedan? Downtown or suburbs? Electric or manual toothbrush? As life decisions go, it’s certainly not choosing your next car, or deciding where you want to live. But, even
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Do Spring Allergies Mean (B)Looming Dental Problems?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Apr. 02, 2024
April showers bring May flowers, and May flowers bring . . . allergies. If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from seasonal allergies, you might be suffering
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Three Signs You May Have Gingivitis
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 26, 2024
Gingivitis, or inflammation of the gums, is an early stage of gum disease. If you have gingivitis, it’s important to visit the doctor to get proper treatment, since home care
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Which whitening is right for you?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 19, 2024
Many of our patients at Healthy Smiles Dental Group, LLC have been asking us about brightening their teeth lately, and today we thought we would discuss the options available to
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Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 12, 2024
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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March is National Nutrition Month!
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 05, 2024
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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Choosing the Dental Filling Option that's Best for You
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 27, 2024
Did you know there are as many types of dental fillings as there are flavors of ice cream? Okay, maybe that’s an exaggeration. Still, when you visit the dentist with
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How Often Should You Have Your Teeth Cleaned?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 20, 2024
That’s a good question! But first, we’re going to do that roundabout thing where we consider other questions before circling back to our original topic. Trust us, we’ll get there!
Why
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Choose Chocolate on Valentine's Day
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 13, 2024
From a student handing out sweets for her classmates to an older married couple exchanging boxes of candy, Valentine’s Day is the time of year when people like to show
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Medication Can Lead To Xerostomia in Women
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 06, 2024
Xerostomia, otherwise known as dry mouth, can be a side effect of many common medications. Drugs used for blood pressure, birth control, antidepressants, or cancer treatments may cause the dry
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Pregnancy and Oral Care
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 30, 2024
Pregnancy involves a lot of alterations in your health. Healthy Smiles Dental Group, LLC is here to help you understand the oral health aspects of your pregnancy.
As you may already
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Protect Your Baby from Early Childhood Caries
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 23, 2024
Your baby’s first smiles are precious—and you want to make sure those precious smiles are as healthy as they are beautiful. One of the most important ways to protect your
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You broke your tooth; now what?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 16, 2024
You may have bitten down on a hard food or object, or perhaps you had a cavity that weakened your tooth. Either way, your tooth is now broken, and the
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When should I floss during the day?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 09, 2024
A vital step in your oral health routine is flossing. We hope our patients at Healthy Smiles Dental Group, LLC maintain good oral hygiene, including daily flossing between each visit
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