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Premier Dental Restorations: Something to Smile About!

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Notes from Smiles Dental: We invited Jamie Stover, general manager of Ziemek Dental Laboratories, to talk about the different types of restorative materials available to patients. He will be explaining why choosing high-quality dental materials is important to creating aesthetically pleasing and comfortable restorations. Ziemek Dental Laboratories Hello, my name is Jamie Stover, and I … Continued

My Germaphobic Tendencies and My Toothbrush

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Note from Smiles Dental: This post was written by guest blogger and Smiles Dental mom, Monique Tindall. She hopes that by sharing her personal dental stories, other parents will understand the importance of dental health for their kids. Her articles take a look at the humorous side of teeth-brushing and dentist visits. Thanks for reading! … Continued

All About Dental X-Rays

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Getting an x-ray of your teeth is often a routine procedure when you visit the dentist. However, you may wonder what x-rays are supposed to look for, who is more likely to get regular x-rays, and what types of dental x-rays are available. What Do Dental X-Rays Look For? X-rays create an image of the … Continued

6 Types of Dental Floss: Pros and Cons

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Flossing is a necessary part of an oral hygiene routine. Food and plaque bacteria can easily become trapped between teeth and harm them. You need to clean between your teeth at least once a day in order to maintain good oral health. However, you may wonder which type of dental floss is the best kind … Continued

Healthy Snacks That Make Kids (and Moms) Smile

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Note from Smiles Dental: This post is written by guest blogger and Smiles Dental mom, Monique Tindall. She hopes that by sharing her personal dental stories, other parents understand the importance of dental health for their kids. Her articles take a look at the humorous side of teeth brushing and dentist visits. Thanks for reading! … Continued

Celebrate Children’s Dental Health Awareness Month

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Do you know how dental health care is affecting your kids? According to the National Education Association’s website, approximately 51 million hours of school are missed by American students due to oral health problems each year. These absences are mostly due to severe mouth pain, but can also include illness caused by oral bacteria and … Continued

The Cost of Oral Health

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We understand that one of the biggest concerns from our patients when it comes to dental health care is cost. Often the question is brought up of, Well, how much will this treatment cost me? At Smiles we have a great system in place so our patients know and understand their treatment and payment options. … Continued

The NEW, New Year’s Resolution

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When we think about healthy New Year’s Resolutions, most often the goal becomes focused on eating different, hitting the treadmill, or smoking the last cigarette. The funny thing is, we don’t make goals like, avoid cardiovascular disease this year, or, Reduce my risk of diabetes or lung cancer. Our goals are almost always based on … Continued

Stocking Stuffer 101: Electric vs. Manual Toothbrush

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Tis the season to stuff stockings and pile gifts around the tree, but have you thought about giving the gift of dental health this year? There are plenty of gifts to give the oral care enthusiast in the family, with everything from floss to toothpaste, to toothbrush travel kits and mouthwash. Yet when it comes to the … Continued

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