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The Effects of Sleep Apnea on Dental Health
posted: Jan. 11, 2022.
Sleep apnea is an increasingly common medical condition, and one that can have a truly devastating effect on the waking life of the sufferer. Those who suffer from the disorder Read more
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Tooth Protection and Winter Sports
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.
Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re Read more
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It's a Wrap: Ending the year with a smile!
posted: Dec. 28, 2021.
People have been ushering in the New Year for centuries but it became an official holiday in 1582 when Pope George XIII declared January 1st to be the day on Read more
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Adult Mouthguards
posted: Dec. 21, 2021.
You make sure your daughter wears her mouthguard to every soccer practice. Your son doesn’t step on the basketball court without his. Why not protect your smile as well? Athletes of Read more
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I have halitosis. What can I do?
posted: Dec. 14, 2021.
Halitosis is the fancy, scientific word for “bad breath.” the doctor and our team know there are several reasons why you may have halitosis; let’s look at a few: Gum disease Read more
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‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
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 Read more
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Treating Gum Disease with Antibiotics
posted: Nov. 30, 2021.
Why does gum disease develop? Our mouths are home to bacteria, which form a film called plaque. Plaque sticks to the surfaces of our teeth, at the gumline, and can Read more
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Thanksgiving in North America
posted: Nov. 23, 2021.
Thanksgiving marks the start to the holidays; a season filled with feasting, indulging, and spending time with family and friends are always special. Thanksgiving is a holiday meant for giving Read more
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Chipped Your Tooth? Now What?
posted: Nov. 16, 2021.
Accidents happen. Next time you’ll wear your mouthguard when you skateboard, never use your teeth to open anything, and carefully step away from your grandmother’s hard candy dish. But what Read more
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Be Good to Your Gums
posted: Nov. 09, 2021.
You brush and floss thoroughly twice a day. You have regular checkups. Everything seems fine on the periodontal radar. Sometimes, however, even healthy gums can become sensitive and irritated. Is Read more
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November Marks National Diabetes Awareness Month
posted: Nov. 02, 2021.
Diabetes is a chronic disease that increases the risk for many serious health problems, including severe gum disease. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and it’s a great time for us Read more
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Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!
posted: Oct. 26, 2021.
All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over Read more
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What to Do When Your Child Has a Loose Tooth
posted: Oct. 19, 2021.
When your child loses a tooth for the first time, you both have a lot to look forward to. Sharing in the “I’m a big kid!” excitement. Tales of the Read more
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The Safety of Dental X-Rays
posted: Oct. 12, 2021.
An article was released to the public stating that dental X-rays contribute to a type of brain cancer. After reading an article like this, your first thought may be to Read more
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Year-End Insurance Reminder
posted: Oct. 05, 2021.
the doctor, as well as our team at Teays Dental Care, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of the Read more
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Dental Fear in Children: Brought on by parents?
posted: Sep. 28, 2021.
A study conducted in Washington State in 2004 and another conducted in Madrid, Spain in 2012 both reported findings that support a direct relationship between parents’ dental fear and their Read more