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Relief from Dry, Chapped & Cracked Lips
The team at StoneRidge Dental are no strangers to extreme temperatures and dry weather, and our lips are proof. Most of us experience chapped lips at some …
Taking Care Of Your Toothbrush
WE ALL USE TOOTHBRUSHES to take care of our teeth, but what are we doing to take care of our toothbrushes? It’s critical that our toothbrushes …
Choosing The Right Dentist For You
MOVING TO A NEW AREA comes with a long to-do list, and one important item on it is finding the right dentist. There are a few …
The Benefits of Composite Fillings
Traditionally, dentists have used what’s known as amalgam, or special metal alloys, to fill cavities. However, modern dental medicine has advanced to the point that …
Good Tooth Brushing Technique
BRUSHING OUR TEETH is something we can get so used to doing that we don’t really think about it, but are we doing it the right …
Smile For Your Health!
THERE ARE SO MANY things that can make us smile, from seeing an old friend to watching a good movie to randomly remembering a great joke …
Do I Have Herpes? Cold Sores 101
Cold sore. Fever blister. Herpes Simplex Virus-1. These babies go by a lot of different names, but the experience is always the same: Telltale burning …
Swimming And Oral Health
THERE’S NOTHING BETTER than a swim in the pool to cool down during the hot summer months. Before we dive in, we should be aware of …
What To Do About White Spots
HAVE YOU EVER NOTICED white spots on your own or someone else’s teeth? When we think of stains, we usually think of dark colors, but stains …
Chocolate is Good for Oral Health – True or False?
Most of us were taught when we were kids that sweets like chocolate will rot your teeth. While this may remain true for some types …
Fighting Back Against Oral Bacteria
A BATTLE IS CONSTANTLY raging inside your mouth for the fate of your teeth. The only one who can turn the tide and make sure your …
Your Next Dental Appointment
GOING TO THE DENTIST is something we should all be doing twice a year every year. If you’re already in the habit of coming in for …