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Baby Dentistry: Teething and Other Joys
It’s easy to think that baby teeth aren’t that important. They make their grand entrance (however painfully) and leave your baby’s mouth soon thereafter. But …
Helping Your Child Trust The Dentist
EVEN THOUGH WE ALL know how important it is to go to the dentist, dental anxiety can make many people avoid crucial dental checkups. For some, …
Can Plaque Cause Tooth Loss?
If you’ve ever gone too long between brushing your teeth, you know how slimy and dirty your teeth can feel. Some people lovingly call this …
Soda Versus Our Teeth
HAVE YOU EVER HEARD of “Mountain Dew Mouth”? It’s what happens to our teeth when we drink too much soda. The term comes from rural Appalachia, …
Orthodontics 101
A healthy, beautiful smile is important for your overall health and life satisfaction. If your teeth are too close to each other, too far apart, …
Baby Teeth Folklore Around The World
WE’VE ALL HEARD OF the Tooth Fairy, even if the details are a little different from one family to the next. But did you know that …
Smoking and Your Oral Health
THE DISEASE WE USUALLY think of when we hear “health risks of smoking” is lung cancer, but the damage smoking can cause isn’t limited to the …
Oral Anatomy 101
Welcome to your mouth! A healthy mouth is necessary for a healthy life. You might be surprised how many different parts work together to make …
Your Child’s First Loose Tooth
WE ALL REMEMBER what it was like to be children with loose teeth. For some, this was a pretty stressful time, while others found ways to …
Preparing Your Smile For The Big Day
YOU’VE DREAMED OF THIS day your whole life. You have the ring and the fiancé, the planning is going well, and you’re down to the last …
Don’t Get Kicked in the Teeth… But If You Do – The Importance of Mouthguards in Sports Safety
It’s no secret that residents of Gilbert love sports! The folks around here work hard and play just as hard, whether it’s football, baseball, basketball, …
Lemon Juice – The Good, the Bad, & the Sour
In a great tale of opposites, lemon juice can be both acidic and basic, or alkaline. Read on to find out why people are talking …