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ROBERT SILVERS, DMD
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Just What Is a Cavity, Anyway?
posted: Oct. 15, 2024.
So you might be wondering, just what are cavities? How do we get them? What do they do to our teeth? How can we prevent them? Let’s talk!
Our teeth need
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What stinks?
posted: Oct. 08, 2024.
Spilling soda on someone’s white shirt, telling an off-color joke at an inappropriate time, or sneezing chewed food all over the dinner table all pale in comparison to the socially
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Fall’s in the Air? Think Fall Dental Care
posted: Oct. 01, 2024.
Whether you already miss the sun’s bright rays, or can’t wait for some cool, crisp weather and colorful leaves, summer is making way for fall. And the change of seasons
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Heart Disease and Oral Health
posted: Sep. 24, 2024.
Is there a link between oral health and heart health? This is a question that has been receiving a lot of attention in recent studies. While as yet there is
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Easing the Teething Blues
posted: Sep. 17, 2024.
Every moment of your baby’s first year of life is precious, since every day your child grows a little, develops new skills, and discovers new things. Most of it is
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What is gum disease?
posted: Sep. 10, 2024.
Gum disease, also called periodontal disease, is an infection of the gum tissues, and is something seen all too often by the doctor. Extending from inflammation of the gums (gingivitis)
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Summer Smiles
posted: Sep. 03, 2024.
The “Back to School” ads are out already? Halloween candy’s showing up in stores? Just a minute—summer isn’t quite over yet! While the days are still warm, let’s look at
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Sleep Apnea and Snoring
posted: Aug. 27, 2024.
Snoring may not be something you take seriously. You might even laugh or joke about it. But the fact is, anytime you or your partner snore to the point of
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Satisfying a Sweet Tooth
posted: Aug. 20, 2024.
Time for some sweet talk! Many studies have been done to figure out why we enjoy sugar so much. Is it brain chemistry? Is it blood sugar getting a bit
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Are baby teeth really that important?
posted: Aug. 13, 2024.
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 Dog Days of Summer
posted: Aug. 06, 2024.
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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What's in toothpaste and how does it work?
posted: Jul. 30, 2024.
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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Courting Disaster
posted: Jul. 23, 2024.
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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Three Must-Have Dental Treatments
posted: Jul. 16, 2024.
In dentistry, there are a wide variety of treatments, everything from elective procedures to those that are necessary and potentially lifesaving. So given the slew of treatment options, how do
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Is periodontal disease genetic?
posted: Jul. 09, 2024.
One of the most enjoyable parts of looking at family pictures is finding resemblances. You have your father’s brown eyes and your grandmother’s curly hair. You’ve got your aunt’s basketball
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Fun Facts for the Fourth
posted: Jul. 02, 2024.
The Fourth of July is a great time to get together with friends and family members for BBQ, games, fireworks, and other celebrations in honor of our country’s independence. While
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