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Dry Mouth and How to Treat It
posted: Mar. 22, 2023.
In fancy medical terms, dry mouth is known as xerostomia. It’s really just what it sounds like: a condition in which you don’t have enough saliva to keep your mouth Read more
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Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day
posted: Mar. 15, 2023.
Millions of people, around Sterling Heights, Michigan and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it Read more
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Top Five Things to Keep Your Dentist Smiling
posted: Mar. 08, 2023.
Come say hello twice a year. The American Dental Association says two times is the charm. Multiple visits a year lets us keep an eye out for any developing issues. Read more
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March is National Nutrition Month!
posted: Mar. 01, 2023.
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 Read more
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Getting to the Bottom of Chewing Gum Myths
posted: Feb. 22, 2023.
It's a moment many of our patients have experienced. One second you're chewing on a piece of gum, then suddenly you forget to keep chewing and swallow the entire rubbery Read more
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Playing “Tooth or Dare”
posted: Feb. 15, 2023.
Our teeth perform several vital roles for us. We use them to bite and chew, to help form words, to support our facial structure. And never underestimate the power of Read more
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Valentine's Day History
posted: Feb. 08, 2023.
Valentine’s Day is best known as a celebration of love in all its forms. Pink hearts, red roses, and cute greeting cards adorn every surface you see. What many people Read more
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February is Heart Month
posted: Feb. 01, 2023.
The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been Read more
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Does flossing hurt your gums?
posted: Jan. 25, 2023.
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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What is Remineralization?
posted: Jan. 18, 2023.
“What is the strongest substance in the body?” If this question comes up on trivia night, be prepared to impress your team when you confidently answer, “Tooth enamel!” Tooth enamel? The Read more
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What to Do for Your Loose Tooth
posted: Jan. 11, 2023.
One of the first exciting childhood experiences we outgrow is the excitement of discovering a loose tooth. Sadly, there’s no adult Tooth Fairy waiting to exchange a gift for a Read more
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Make this the Year You Stop Smoking
posted: Jan. 04, 2023.
It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start Read more
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New Year's Day Around the World
posted: Dec. 28, 2022.
New Year’s Day marks the beginning of the calendar year in most parts of the world. The holiday is celebrated on January 1st of each year. Customs and celebrations vary Read more
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What are dental sealants, who should get them, and how long do they last?
posted: Dec. 21, 2022.
Dental sealants are an excellent way to protect children’s teeth from tooth decay by coating them with a thin plastic material. Their teeth look and feel like normal, but they Read more
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My mouth is dry. What can I do?
posted: Dec. 14, 2022.
Nobody likes a dry mouth. It is an uncomfortable and sometimes oddly unexplainable sensation that most people like to avoid. It is not a condition that automatically sends you into Read more
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‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
posted: Dec. 07, 2022.
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