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What Is Gingivitis?

November 15, 2018 by Lara Leave a Comment

Most of us have heard of “gingivitis”… It’s something dentists and toothpaste/mouthwash commercials are always talking about. What is it, though? What does it mean? How do you get it—or stop it?? Well fret not, your questions will be answered if you keep reading! So, what IS gingivitis? Gingivitis is a mild form of gum […]

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Simple Dental Care Routine to Prevent Cavities

May 15, 2018 by Lara Leave a Comment

The primary aim of personal dental care is to prevent cavities from forming on your teeth. In order for you to prevent them, you need to remove the plaque. Some effective ways to prevent plaque from forming is to brush your teeth at least twice a day and floss at least once a day. Brushing […]

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7 Reasons To See a Dental Hygienist Regularly

April 23, 2018 by Lara Leave a Comment

Visiting a dental hygienist is many times put on the back burner, and as a result health problems arise over time. Good dental health is very important to our overall well-being. That is why regular dental checkups should be a priority. 7 Reasons To See a Dental Hygienist Regularly Let’s look at 7 reasons seeing […]

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New Year, New Smile!

January 3, 2018 by mclark Leave a Comment

New Year, New Smile! Happy new year everyone! Hope you all had wonderful holidays and enjoyed all those sweet, favorite holiday goodies to the fullest! Let’s start 2018 off to a healthy, good start. And, why not begin with our teeth?   The beginning of the year is synonymous with resolutions. Many of them are unrealistic! However, […]

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Back-to-School Basics: Don’t for Get Your Smile!

July 22, 2017 by smiles4u Leave a Comment

Did it seem like summer took forever to get here? Now that it’s here, can you believe that it’s almost over!? From fun in the sun to family vacations and everything in between, we hope you’ve had time to squeeze in everything on your “to-do” list. And if you haven’t… you’ve still got some time. […]

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Are You Brushing Your Teeth Wrong?

June 7, 2017 by smiles4u Leave a Comment

You’ve likely been hearing it all your life… “brush twice a day and floss regularly.” Surely that means you’ll have strong teeth and healthy gums, right? It’s Oral Health Month, and we want to remind you that when it comes to good oral hygiene, it all starts with a toothbrush. But here’s the thing… a […]

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We have a “Heart” for helping people smile

May 8, 2017 by smiles4u Leave a Comment

When you feel great, a smile comes naturally. A smile can show joy, happiness, appreciation, amusement, excitement, or peacefulness. But for some, smiling is just not that easy. In fact, millions of Americans don’t go to the dentist because they can’t afford it. Dental problems can be painful, keeping people of all ages from doing […]

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Have no fear… sedation is here!

March 26, 2017 by smiles4u Leave a Comment

Does your heart pound just thinking about going to the dentist? What’s worse? The sharp, shiny instruments or the sound of the drill? For the majority of people, going to the dentist isn’t a painful experience. But that doesn’t mean that we love being in the dental chair. But what if there’s more to it? Many people are […]

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Here Comes March (& Mouth Guard) Madness

March 9, 2017 by smiles4u Leave a Comment

College basketball fans are about to embark on one of the most intense, compelling and unpredictable three weeks in all of sports. When it comes to March Madness, there will be upsets (you know… the ones that will completely ruin your chances in the office pool) and the Cinderella stories that will live on in […]

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Get Your “Chew” On

January 8, 2017 by smiles4u Leave a Comment

Chewing gum is the world’s most common habit. Did you know? >> More than 100,000 tons of chewing gum is consumed every year >> Every year over 374 trillion sticks of chewing gum are made >> In the next 5 years, over 1 million metric tons of chewing gum will be produced >> The world’s […]

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