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Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 01, 2022.

At Family Dental Center, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. One Read more
Good Oral Health Habits When You’re Pregnant
Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 22, 2022.

the doctor and our team at Family Dental Center will tell you that good oral health habits when you are pregnant are very important. A plaque or infectious buildup can Read more
Getting to the Bottom of Chewing Gum Myths
Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 15, 2022.

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
The Transformation of Valentine's Day
Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 08, 2022.

Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the Read more
February is Heart Month
Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 01, 2022.

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
Root Canal Procedure
Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 25, 2022.

Five words no one welcomes: “You need a root canal.” But if you are delaying treatment because you are worried about pain and an uncomfortable day in the dentist’s chair, Read more
Dental Fear in Children: Brought on by parents?
Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 18, 2022.

Two studies – one conducted in Washington State, and whose findings were published in the Journal of Pediatric Dentistry in 2004, and another conducted in Madrid, Spain, and whose findings Read more
What are dental sealants, who should get them, and how long do they last?
Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 11, 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
Tooth Protection and Winter Sports
Author: Anonymous 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
It's a Wrap: Ending the year with a smile!
Author: Anonymous 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
Seven Foods that will Give You a Smashing Smile
Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 21, 2021.

As the saying goes, you are what you eat. But did you know that what you eat also affects your smile? Chow down on these seven tasty treats, recommended by Read more
Make Tooth Brushing Fun
Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 14, 2021.

The best brushing routine for parent and child is two minutes of gentle brushing in the morning and two in the evening. But if the longest four minutes of your Read more
‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
Author: Anonymous 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
Why do wisdom teeth need to be removed?
Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 30, 2021.

Sometime around the late teens or early twenties, people’s wisdom teeth start to erupt. These are the third and final set of molars. When wisdom teeth come in properly — Read more
Thanksgiving in North America
Author: Anonymous 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
Dental X-Rays: Are They Safe?
Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 16, 2021.

X-rays have been a function of dental healthcare for a long time. That in and of itself should be good news, because it means we've had plenty of time to Read more

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