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Adults Can Get Cavities, Too
posted: Apr. 29, 2025.
There are some things we just don’t miss about being a kid. Getting grounded? A thing of the past. Curfew? Not happening. Confiscating our cell phones? As if. Cavities? While Read more
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Adult Mouthguards
posted: Apr. 22, 2025.
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 Read more
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DIY Cures for Bad Breath
posted: Apr. 15, 2025.
Are you afraid to open your mouth because you have bad breath? You’re not alone bad breath or Halitosis happens to everyone, at one time or another. If you have Read more
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The Evolution of the Toothbrush
posted: Apr. 08, 2025.
Oral hygiene has always been an important part of maintaining overall health. For thousands of years, humans have found ways to keep their teeth and mouths clean. According to the Read more
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Snowball Effect
posted: Apr. 01, 2025.
Winter and its snowball fights are behind us, true, but there might be another kind of snowball heading your way—the snowball effect you risk when small dental concerns are ignored Read more
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Heart Disease and Oral Health
posted: Mar. 25, 2025.
According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, more than 200 million Americans suffer from some degree of inflammation of the gums. Over the past decade, researchers have Read more
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Oral Health for the Young Adult
posted: Mar. 18, 2025.
Young adults often have the reputation of not taking good care of themselves. You may feel invincible, and not realize how much your behaviors now can affect your health later Read more
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St. Patrick's Day
posted: Mar. 11, 2025.
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 Read more
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Dental Fear in Children: Brought on by parents?
posted: Mar. 04, 2025.
A study conducted in Washington State in 2004 and another conducted in Madrid, Spain in 2012 both reported findings that support a direct relationship between parents’ dental fear and their Read more
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Are you a tooth grinder?
posted: Feb. 25, 2025.
Perhaps you had a particularly irritating commute home from work, and you realize at the end that your jaw was clenched tight the entire time. Or maybe you grind your Read more
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Aging and Dental Health
posted: Feb. 18, 2025.
As you grow older, your mind may be preoccupied with the health of your bones, heart, or brain. However, our team at Timber Creek Dental will tell you that keeping Read more
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The Transformation of Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 11, 2025.
Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the Read more
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Quit Smoking to Save Your Smile
posted: Feb. 04, 2025.
You’ve likely heard that smoking increases risk of lung cancer and emphysema. But did you realize that your cigarette habit also has an impact on your smile? Chronic smokers suffer Read more
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Find Out how Your Diet can Cause Cavities
posted: Jan. 28, 2025.
Sometimes food that’s good for your body isn’t necessarily the best for your teeth. the doctor and our team want you to know which healthy foods can harm your teeth Read more
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Oral Cancer
posted: Jan. 21, 2025.
the doctor and our team want you to have the healthiest possible smile in the healthiest possible body. Oral cancer can affect the mouth, tongue, throat and jaw. Early detection Read more
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A Prescription for Oral Health
posted: Jan. 14, 2025.
You and your dentist are essential partners in making sure you have the best dental care. You do your part by eating a tooth-healthy diet, brushing and flossing as recommended, Read more