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Are your teeth ready for the big day?
posted: Mar. 07, 2023.
Capturing the Moment
At Forest Family Dentistry we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important the little
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Are you at risk for oral cancer?
posted: Feb. 28, 2023.
Nearly 40,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer annually in the United States, with more than 8,000 dying every year from the disease. Oral cancer has a higher death rate
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Care for Your Dentures
posted: Feb. 21, 2023.
Just like natural teeth, the doctor will tell you that dentures have a tendency to get coated with plaque, which is a sticky, transparent film that attracts food and bacteria.
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The Origins of Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 14, 2023.
When we think of Valentine’s Day, we think of cards, flowers, and chocolates. We think of girlfriends celebrating being single together and couples celebrating their relationship. We think of all
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When do children usually lose their baby teeth?
posted: Feb. 07, 2023.
Many parents worry that their children’s teeth are not falling out on time. A lot of concerned parents want to know: When will my child lose his or her first
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Early Detection is Key to Treating Oral Cancer
posted: Jan. 31, 2023.
Every hour of every day, someone in North America dies of oral cancer, the sixth most common diagnosed form of the disease. The five-year survival rate is only 50 percent,
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Pediatric Dental Emergency Know-How
posted: Jan. 24, 2023.
Parents are usually expert at taking care of their children’s injuries. You know how to disinfect a cut, soothe a bump on the head, and apply a bandage faster than
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When Snoring Becomes More Than Just Annoying
posted: Jan. 17, 2023.
Snoring occurs when the tissues in the throat relax enough to block part of our airways, or physical conditions such as enlarged tonsils or a deviated septum prevent air from
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Root Canal FAQs
posted: Jan. 10, 2023.
Most people hear the word root canal and panic. With today’s state of the art equipment and improved local anesthetic devices, and some knowledge, a root canal does not have
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Tooth Protection and Winter Sports
posted: 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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New Year's Day Around the World
posted: Dec. 27, 2022.
New Year’s Day marks the beginning of the calendar year in most parts of the world. The holiday is celebrated on January 1st of each year. Customs and celebrations vary
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Dental Emergencies in Children
posted: Dec. 20, 2022.
Dental emergencies are bound to come up when you have young children. the doctor and our team want to you to be prepared in case you run into a difficult
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Could a Night Guard Be the Answer to Your Dreams?
posted: Dec. 13, 2022.
Have you been having trouble getting a good night’s rest?
Sometimes the reason for a poor night’s sleep is obvious. A midnight horror movie. A bedtime espresso. That anchovy and pineapple
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Toothache: A dentist or the emergency room?
posted: Dec. 06, 2022.
Emergency care dentists are equipped to handle any tooth emergency. Seeing us first takes less time than having to sit in a hospital emergency room, only to be told to
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Why Baby Teeth Matter
posted: Nov. 29, 2022.
Sleepless nights, crankiness, drooling—how can such tiny teeth cause such a big fuss? But all those uncomfortable days and nights are forgotten when your baby’s first teeth make their appearance.
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Thanksgiving
posted: Nov. 22, 2022.
At Forest Family Dentistry, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Forest, Virginia area
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