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Five Easy Ways to Prevent Gum Disease
updated: Sep. 26, 2023
Gum disease can be painful and lead to missing teeth if you don’t treat it properly. However, there are plenty of things you can do to lower your risk of Read more
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Start Your Day Off with a (Healthy) Smile!
updated: Sep. 19, 2023
If there’s one meal that can claim the title of “Sweetest Meal of the Day,” it’s almost certainly breakfast. Sugary cereals, syrup-covered waffles, oatmeal with honey, cinnamon toast (which is Read more
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HPV and Oral Cancer
updated: Sep. 12, 2023
HPV, or human papillomavirus, is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the country. There are over 100 strains of HPV, and, while most of these infections leave our systems Read more
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Football Season? Practice Dental Defense
updated: Sep. 05, 2023
It’s finally football season, and whether you’re on the field, at the game, or watching at home with friends, it’s time to work on some defensive dental strategies. Taking the Field If Read more
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Labor Day: Our favorite holiday to rest!
updated: Aug. 29, 2023
Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday each September here in the United States, is a holiday devoted to the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is honoring Read more
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Solutions for Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)
updated: Aug. 22, 2023
Dry mouth, or xerostomia, is a common side effect of many medications. It can also be a side effect of cancer treatments, or the result of certain auto-immune diseases. the Read more
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Choosing the Dental Filling Option that's Best for You
updated: Aug. 15, 2023
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 Read more
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Steer clear of that candy!
updated: Aug. 08, 2023
At Andrew J. Spiridigloizzi, D.D.S., we know how tempting candy can sometimes be on our sweet tooth, but it’s important to remember that every candy and sugary treat you consume Read more
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The Dog Days of Summer
updated: Aug. 01, 2023
Here we are in the middle of the hottest time of the year. Yes, it’s the dog days of summer. But, wait—just what are “the dog days of summer,” anyway? The Read more
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The Effects of Biting Your Nails
updated: Jul. 25, 2023
Also known as onchophagia, the habit of nail biting is one of the so-called “nervous habits” that can be triggered by stress, excitement, or boredom. Approximately half of all kids Read more
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Teens and Gum Disease
updated: Jul. 18, 2023
You have a lot going on. School. Sports. Activities. Family. Friends. Teens lead busy lives and have busy schedules, so you need to budget your time and energy. One thing Read more
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Three Surprising Causes of Bad Breath
updated: Jul. 11, 2023
Rumor has it that the Queen of England doesn’t allow garlic in the palace. And, even if you have no royal duties in the near future, it might be a Read more
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Fun Facts for the Fourth
updated: Jul. 04, 2023
The Fourth of July is a great time to get together with friends and family members for BBQ, games, fireworks, and other celebrations in honor of our country’s independence. While Read more
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Common Emergency Care Visits: Toothaches and Abscesses
updated: Jun. 27, 2023
You never know when a dental problem may arise. Unfortunately, they don’t necessarily occur during office hours. the doctor can provide you with the proper information and treatment options to Read more
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Ease up on your gums — don’t brush your teeth too hard!
updated: Jun. 20, 2023
A lot of patients go at their teeth like they were sanding an old floor—that is to say, way too hard! Brushing too hard is probably the most common mistake Read more
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Sleep Apnea and Snoring
updated: Jun. 13, 2023
Snoring may not be something you take seriously. You might even laugh or joke about it. But the fact is, anytime you or your partner snore to the point of Read more