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Happy Labor Day!
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Aug. 29, 2023
Labor Day is upon us, and that means the non-official end to summer. Before the kids head back to school and temperatures start to cool down, this is your last
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Are dental X-rays safe?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Aug. 22, 2023
YES! X-rays have been used in dentistry for a long time, and the amount of radiation has significantly decreased with advances in technology. While there is risk in every health
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Quit Smoking to Save Your Smile
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Aug. 15, 2023
You have probably counted a hundred reasons to stop smoking. It’s unhealthy. It’s expensive. It annoys the people around you. You have to schedule your day around the next cigarette.
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My gums are shrinking!
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Aug. 08, 2023
Have you ever looked in the mirror and noticed that your teeth looked longer? Does it seem like your gums are shrinking? This condition is called recession—many adults have it.
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The Dog Days of Summer
Author:
Anonymous
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
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Adults Can Get Cavities, Too
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jul. 25, 2023
There are some things we just don’t miss about being a kid. Getting grounded? A thing of the past. Curfew? Not happening. Confiscating our cell phones? As if. Cavities? While
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Electric or Manual Toothbrush: Why It Does (and Doesn't) Matter
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jul. 18, 2023
You live in the golden age of toothbrushes. Until a few decades people used twigs or brushes made from animal hair to clean their teeth: not very soft and none
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Bright Ideas for Your Smile
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jul. 11, 2023
Keeping your smile its brightest can be a challenge! The foods you eat, healthy habits, unhealthy habits, and time itself can affect the color of your enamel. Luckily, there are
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Happy Fourth of July!
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jul. 04, 2023
Happy Independence Day from the doctor and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we
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Are baby teeth really that important?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jun. 27, 2023
Your infant’s first teeth will begin to appear around six to 12 months of age. You might wonder how important these primary teeth really are. After all, baby teeth are
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The Evolution of the Toothbrush
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jun. 20, 2023
Oral hygiene has always been an important part of maintaining overall health. For thousands of years, humans have found ways to keep their teeth and mouths clean. According to the
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Courting Disaster
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jun. 13, 2023
When we think of sports and dental damage, we naturally think of hockey and football. But when it comes to the actual number of dental injuries suffered each year, vying
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Water Features
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jun. 06, 2023
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
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Mouthguard Q&A
Author:
Anonymous
updated: May 30, 2023
Today, the doctor and our team at Highland Dental thought we would talk about mouthguards, what they are, where to get them, and when to use them.
Q: What is a
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Memorial Day and Getting Ready for Summer
Author:
Anonymous
updated: May 23, 2023
Memorial Day didn't become an official holiday until 1971, but Americans started gathering annually in the spring to remember those who lost their lives in war during the 1860s, right
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Post-Procedure Care
Author:
Anonymous
updated: May 16, 2023
As with any surgery, post-procedure care is of utmost importance after getting periodontal surgery. Bleeding, pain, swelling, and other sensations are common and should be expected to a degree. This
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