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  • When snoring becomes more than just annoying: The dangers of sleep apnea

    Author: Anonymous updated: Sep. 17, 2024

    Sawing wood. That’s what your wife calls it when you wake her up with your snoring. This type of scenario plays out in homes around the world, and couples have Read more
  • Five Tips for Taking Tots to the Dentist

    Author: Anonymous updated: Sep. 10, 2024

    Toddlers are notoriously balky about strangers. But their first dental visit should not be cause for fear and tears. Nor should you assume that getting your toddler to Andrew J. Read more
  • Keep Those Teeth Shipshape, Matey!

    Author: Anonymous updated: Sep. 03, 2024

    September 19th is just around the corner, and you know what that means—Aye, matey, it’s “Talk Like a Pirate Day”! Why do we have a “Talk Like a Pirate Day” Read more
  • Your Snoring Might Be More Serious Than You Think

    Author: Anonymous updated: Aug. 27, 2024

    Sleep apnea is a disorder in which breathing stops and starts repeatedly throughout the night. It’s most common among middle-aged adults, and the most prevalent symptom is loud snoring. Sleep apnea Read more
  • How long will a root canal last?

    Author: Anonymous updated: Aug. 20, 2024

    According to the American Association of Endodontists, root canals have a success rate of over 95% and in most cases they last a lifetime. There are a few factors that ensure Read more
  • How a High-Tech Office Helps Your Dental Treatment

    Author: Anonymous updated: Aug. 13, 2024

    A dental office on the cutting edge of technology offers numerous benefits to its patients. Whether you are in need of a simple cleaning or extensive restorative work, these technologies Read more
  • Getting to the Bottom of Chewing Gum Myths

    Author: Anonymous updated: Aug. 06, 2024

    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
  • Need Another Reason to Stop Biting Your Nails?

    Author: Anonymous updated: Jul. 30, 2024

    Painful nails and cuticles, ruined manicures, reluctance to shake hands—there are so many good reasons to overcome the nail biting habit. But did you know that biting your nails is Read more
  • Good Dental Hygiene Impacts Overall General Health

    Author: Anonymous updated: Jul. 23, 2024

    There are many ways in which your oral health has an impact on your overall general health. There are naturally occurring bacteria in the mouth. Some of those bacteria, including Read more
  • What is an Impacted Tooth?

    Author: Anonymous updated: Jul. 16, 2024

    You may have heard this term the first time you or a friend got your wisdom teeth. That makes sense, as wisdom teeth are the teeth most often impacted in Read more
  • Make Brushing With Your Child Fun!

    Author: Anonymous updated: Jul. 09, 2024

    It’s no secret that kids and adults have different priorities: your duty is to raise a happy, healthy child, but your little one’s only priority may be to have fun. Read more
  • Tell us about your summer!

    Author: Anonymous updated: Jul. 02, 2024

    The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for the doctor and our team to ask our patients about their summer! Whether you visited our nation’s capital, Read more
  • Understanding Dental Insurance Terminology

    Author: Anonymous updated: Jun. 25, 2024

    If you have a hard time understanding your dental insurance plan, particularly the treatments and services it covers, you’re not alone. That’s why the doctor and our team have put Read more
  • How to Choose the Best Mouthwash

    Author: Anonymous updated: Jun. 18, 2024

    As we all know, or should by now, the key to maintaining great oral health is keeping up with a daily plan of flossing, brushing, and using mouthwash. These three Read more
  • What are dental sealants, who should get them, and how long do they last?

    Author: Anonymous updated: Jun. 11, 2024

    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
  • Water Features

    Author: Anonymous updated: Jun. 04, 2024

    Heading for the beach! Hiking to the lake! Keeping cool with a tall, frosty glass of ice water in a foreign bistro, or taking a refreshing gulp from the fountain Read more