Great question! Yes, in fact, tooth decay is preventable! Decay, which is caused by sugars left in your child’s mouth, can turn into an acid, which in turn can break
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Can my child really avoid tooth decay?
updated: Jan. 24, 2023
Great question! Yes, in fact, tooth decay is preventable! Decay, which is caused by sugars left in your child’s mouth, can turn into an acid, which in turn can break
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Natural Ways to Soothe a Toothache
updated: Jan. 17, 2023
Toothaches can come in many different forms, but no matter which, they’re always uncomfortable. the doctor and our team want you to know there are simple ways to cure this
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Are there foods that whiten teeth?
updated: Jan. 10, 2023
Coffee. Blueberries. Red wine. Tomato sauce. They might please our palate, but they are notorious for staining our teeth. Luckily, nature has balanced the scales for us! Here are just
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Tooth Protection and Winter Sports
updated: Jan. 03, 2023
Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re
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Smile, the New Year is Almost Here!
updated: Dec. 27, 2022
We’ve been celebrating the new year for a really, really long time. It goes way back, but it started formally in 1582, when Pope George XIII made January 1st the
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Interproximal Cavities: The Inside Story
updated: Dec. 20, 2022
Time to brush! So, you make sure you gently brush the plaque off the outside surfaces of your teeth. You want to present a gleaming smile to the world, after
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When to Replace Fillings
updated: Dec. 13, 2022
A dental filling replaces and restores the health of a tooth that has been damaged. Often, the need for a filling results from a cavity due to a large amount
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Adult Mouthguards
updated: Dec. 06, 2022
You make sure your daughter wears her mouthguard to every soccer practice. Your son doesn’t step on the basketball court without his. Why not protect your smile as well?
Athletes of
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Is periodontal disease contagious?
updated: Nov. 29, 2022
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, half of adults age 30 and over suffer from some form of gum disease. Caused by plaque buildup, gum disease is
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Thanksgiving in North America
updated: Nov. 22, 2022
Thanksgiving marks the start to the holidays; a season filled with feasting, indulging, and spending time with family and friends are always special. Thanksgiving is a holiday meant for giving
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It's been years since my last appointment; what should I expect?
updated: Nov. 15, 2022
Feeling apprehensive or guilty for not visiting a dentist in over a year is common, but coming back to receive dental care is easier than you may think. Our dental
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Tips for Managing Oral Pain
updated: Nov. 08, 2022
Experiencing tooth or oral pain is not fun. If you cannot get to Dr. Brian Callahan DDS right away, the pain may even seem to increase. The old saying that
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November Marks National Diabetes Awareness Month
updated: Nov. 01, 2022
Diabetes is a chronic disease that increases the risk for many serious health problems, including severe gum disease. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and it’s a great time for us
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Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!
updated: Oct. 25, 2022
All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over
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The Most Common Causes of Gum Disease
updated: Oct. 18, 2022
Unless you're aware of the signs and symptoms of gum disease and how it's caused, it's possible that you may have unknowingly developed it. Often painless, gum disease -- or
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I chipped a tooth. What can I do?
updated: Oct. 11, 2022
You just crunched down on a piece of hard food when you suddenly realize there is something hard still in your mouth. Your nightmare is confirmed when you retrieve a
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