Many parents worry that their children’s teeth are not falling out on time. A lot of concerned parents want to know: When will my child lose his or her first
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When do children usually lose their baby teeth?
posted: Mar. 21, 2023.
Many parents worry that their children’s teeth are not falling out on time. A lot of concerned parents want to know: When will my child lose his or her first
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St. Patrick's Day
posted: Mar. 14, 2023.
On March 17, everyone has a little Irish in them. St. Patrick’s Day is a joyous celebration of Irish heritage. The holiday originated as a commemoration of Saint Patrick, who
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March is National Nutrition Month!
posted: Mar. 07, 2023.
While you don’t have to wait to start eating right, March is the month the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics asks everyone to pay special attention to what goes into
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The Secret to Keeping Your Teeth for Life
posted: Feb. 28, 2023.
The secret to keeping your teeth for life involves more than one secret. The first is that there is no secret; and in fact, there really is no difficulty involved.
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Heading Off to College? Maybe It’s Time to Graduate to an Electric Toothbrush!
posted: Feb. 21, 2023.
Your trusty manual toothbrush has been with you from pre-school through high school—well, obviously not the same manual toothbrush, because that would be seriously unhygienic—but it’s the kind of toothbrush
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Choose Chocolate on Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 14, 2023.
From a student handing out sweets for her classmates to an older married couple exchanging boxes of candy, Valentine’s Day is the time of year when people like to show
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February is Heart Month
posted: Feb. 07, 2023.
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
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What's in toothpaste and how does it work?
posted: Jan. 31, 2023.
the doctor and our team recommend that you brush your teeth two to three times a day, for at least two minutes each time. But have you ever wondered what’s
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Surprising Ways to Prevent Cavities
posted: Jan. 24, 2023.
There are numerous ways to prevent cavities. Some, like brushing your teeth regularly and visiting our Blaine, Minnesota office, are more obvious than others. Beyond the standard methods of preventing
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Curb Your Carb Consumption to Boost Your Defenses Against Gum Disease
posted: Nov. 22, 2021.
You're doing the right things to avoid the return of gum disease: brushing and flossing every day, dental visits on a regular basis and watching for symptoms of another Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Got Questions About Root Canals? We Have Answers
posted: Nov. 12, 2021.
You might have a few questions should you find out you need a root canal for a tooth infected with advanced decay. Most will be about what you should Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
There's More We Can Do About Tooth Decay Besides "Drill and Fill"
posted: Nov. 02, 2021.
Until recently, the standard treatment for tooth decay remained essentially the same for nearly a century: Remove any decayed structure, then prepare and fill the cavity. But that singular Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How MLB Star Aaron Judge Changed His Smile and How You Can Too
posted: Oct. 23, 2021.
Between the final game of the World Series in late October and spring training in February, major league baseball players work on their skills preparing for the new season. Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Head Off a Crossbite at the Pass With This Orthodontic Appliance
posted: Oct. 13, 2021.
At what age should you begin treating a poor bite? Many might say with braces around late childhood or early adolescence. But some bite problems could be addressed earlier—with Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
See Your Dentist First Before Using a Home Teeth Whitening Kit
posted: Oct. 03, 2021.
Are your stained teeth bumming you out? There's good news—you can transform that dull and dingy smile yourself with a tooth whitening product. There are dozens of over-the-counter whitening kits Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Don't Ignore Chronic Mouth Breathing - It Could Disrupt Jaw Development
posted: Sep. 23, 2021.
Although the air we breathe has one destination—the lungs—it can arrive there via two possible routes: through the nose or the mouth. In terms of survival, it matters little Read moreCategory: Oral Health