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Does flossing hurt your gums?
posted: Aug. 19, 2025.
Ideally, it should never hurt when you floss your teeth. But if you haven’t flossed in a long while or don’t do it regularly, you may experience sore or bleeding Read more
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Xerostomia: What does that mean anyway?
posted: Aug. 12, 2025.
Does your mouth always feel like it’s dry? If it does you may be suffering from xerostomia. Xerostomia is defined as dry mouth resulting from reduced or absent saliva flow. Read more
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What to Do When the Tooth Fairy Isn’t on Schedule
posted: Aug. 05, 2025.
August 22 is National Tooth Fairy Day! If the Tooth Fairy is a treasured part of your child’s life, you’re just in time to celebrate! But what to do when Read more
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What to Expect if You Haven’t Been to the Dentist in Forever
posted: Jul. 29, 2025.
It’s easy to miss a dental appointment. Life and duties intervene, and suddenly you have to push your appointment back once, then again, or forget about it. We get that. These Read more
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Healthy Gum, Healthy Mouth
posted: Jul. 22, 2025.
“Shouldn’t that be healthy gums,” you’re thinking? And, of course, you’re correct. Healthy gums are extremely important not only for our dental well-being, but for our overall physical health. But that’s Read more
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I have sensitive teeth. What are my options?
posted: Jul. 15, 2025.
At Teays Dental Care, we have patients coming in asking us why a taste of ice cream or a sip of coffee becomes a painful experience, or why brushing or Read more
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Is a Crown Necessary for My Child’s Baby Tooth?
posted: Jul. 08, 2025.
Part of the charm of your child’s smile is those delicate, diminutive baby teeth. We enjoy those smiles while we can, because soon enough, primary teeth make way for the Read more
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Celebrate the Fourth with a Smile!
posted: Jul. 01, 2025.
As our nation prepares to observe its birthday, we’d like to share some timely dental tips to help make celebrating the Fourth of July more enjoyable for you and healthier Read more
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Should You Get Dental Veneers?
posted: Jun. 24, 2025.
Dental veneers are a popular treatment to improve the appearance of your smile. the doctor and our team want to help you understand whether this dental option is right for Read more
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Alleviate Tooth Sensitivity
posted: Jun. 17, 2025.
There’s nothing like the simple seasonal pleasures. What’s more enjoyable than a cup of hot apple cider on a blustery winter day, or a tall glass of ice water in Read more
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Is dairy crucial to my child's oral health?
posted: Jun. 10, 2025.
Healthy eating, combined with regular physical activity, plays a vital role in your child’s health and well-being. Dairy foods are naturally nutritious, packed with ten essential nutrients that help your Read more
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June is National Smile Month: Show off your smile!
posted: Jun. 03, 2025.
The community health awareness group Oral Health America has reported that 82 percent of adults are unaware of the role that infectious bacteria can play in tooth decay or cavities, Read more
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We are committed to your oral health!
posted: May 27, 2025.
Dental visits are often negatively associated with discomfort in many people’s minds. But at Teays Dental Care, the doctor and our team have created an atmosphere focused on dispelling those Read more
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I’ve lost a filling; now what?
posted: May 20, 2025.
Dental fillings usually protect our teeth, but sometimes they need to be protected, too. If you lose a filling, contact our Hurricane, West Virginia office immediately and let us advise Read more
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My child has canker sores! How can I help?
posted: May 13, 2025.
According to the American Association of Pediatric Density, roughly one in five children suffers from canker sores. Canker sores are small sores that appear inside the cheeks, on the lips, Read more
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Summer is Almost Here: Tips for a bright, white smile!
posted: May 06, 2025.
Summer is almost here, which means a season full of vacations, adventures and great memories is just around the corner for our patients at Teays Dental Care. Everyone wants a Read more