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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

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

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

My 14 Year Old Son Doesn’t Brush His Teeth

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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

Rinsing Brilliance

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The General Dentistry study found that using a germ-killing mouth rinse twice a day, in addition to regular brushing, can significantly reduce the occurrence of plaque, as well as gingivitis, the beginning stage of gum disease. Academy of General Dentistry Publication. Do you use a Mouthwash? How often and what kind? Like toothpaste, floss, and … Continued

How to Floss, Like a Boss

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We know the importance of brushing twice a day, but when it comes to flossing, most Americans forgo this equally as important activity. In fact, WebMD reports only 49% of Americans floss daily, while 10% admit to never flossing at all. Floss is designed specifically to clean the tight spaces between the teeth and the … Continued

Every Smile Deserves Protection

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Required Protective Equipment  With a new academic year starting, many of the youth in our communities are beginning tryouts for their Fall sports and activities. Is your child one of them? No matter what sport your child engages in, there is always some sort of required protective equipment. In volleyball there are knee pads, in … Continued

Kick Butts For Tobacco Free Kids

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Kick Butts Day is a national campaign for tobacco free kids. A smoker’s smile is prone to gum disease, tooth loss and oral cancer. So listen-up kids and adults! Havoc On Your Smile Most people know that smoking is linked to lung cancer and heart disease. But did you know that smoking also wreaks havoc … Continued

DENTAL HEALTH TIPS FOR THIS OH SO SWEET HOLIDAY

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Valentine’s Day comes in fourth when it comes to the consumption of candy (Halloween is first followed by Easter and then Christmas). 58 million pounds of chocolate are sold the week of Valentine’s Day. So, what is a dental care-conscious person to do? Here are just a few tips to enjoy the holiday with someone … Continued

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