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Articles and tips from our team on keeping your smile healthy between visits. Search by topic, or start with the latest.
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Nutrition & Lifestyle
Fun Facts About Your Teeth You May Not Know
Your teeth do a lot more than help you enjoy your favorite foods. They play an important role in speaking, smiling, and supporting your overall health. While…
· 1 min read
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Restorative Dentistry
Is Sugar Really the Villain? The Truth About Cavities
We've all heard it since childhood: "Too much sugar will give you cavities." But the real story is a little more interesting—and understanding it can help…
· 2 min read
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Restorative Dentistry
Why Do We Have Wisdom Teeth? The Story Behind Your "Extra" Molars
Have you ever wondered why they're called wisdom teeth? Or why so many people end up having them removed? These late-arriving molars have an interesting…
· 2 min read
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Oral Hygiene
5 Foods That Can Help Support a Healthy Smile
Your toothbrush gets a lot of credit, but your diet also plays an important role in oral health. Here are five foods your teeth may thank you for: 1. Cheese…
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Gum Health
Why Does Cold Ice Cream Sometimes Hurt Your Teeth?
Few things ruin a scoop of ice cream faster than a sudden zing of tooth sensitivity. Tooth sensitivity occurs when the protective enamel on your teeth…
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Gum Health
Is Brushing Harder Better? Your Teeth Say No.
When it comes to brushing your teeth, many people assume that harder brushing means cleaner teeth. Not quite. Brushing too aggressively can actually wear…
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Gum Health
Your Toothbrush Has an Important Job
Your toothbrush works hard every day! In just a few minutes, it helps remove food particles and plaque that can build up on your teeth. Brushing twice a day…
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Gum Health
A Healthy Smile Starts With Small Habits
Brushing and flossing every day might seem simple, but those small habits make a big difference for your teeth and gums. Regular dental checkups also help…
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Gum Health
The Two Minutes That Actually Matter
Two minutes can feel short… unless you’re brushing your teeth. Dentists recommend brushing for a full two minutes twice a day because it helps remove more…
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Oral Hygiene
Coffee Loves Your Teeth a Little Too Much
Coffee, tea, red wine, soda — delicious? Yes. Great for tooth stains? Also yes. A few easy ways to help protect your smile: Drink water after dark beverages…
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Gum Health
Your Toothbrush Can’t Do Everything
Brushing twice a day is great. Flossing? Even better. But your toothbrush still can’t handle everything hiding between teeth and below the gumline. That’s…
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Restorative Dentistry
The Truth About Sugar and Cavities
Sugar gets blamed for cavities, but the real troublemakers are the bacteria in your mouth. When bacteria feed on sugar, they produce acid that weakens tooth…
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