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Should Children Use Whitening Products?
posted: Jan. 11, 2022.
As adults, we often wish our teeth could be as white as they were when we were small children. Baby teeth have thinner and whiter enamel than adult teeth, and
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Going Green for the New Year
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.
Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to
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Healthy Resolutions for Healthy Teeth
posted: Dec. 28, 2021.
Every January 1st, you have your resolutions ready. No more nail biting. Lose ten pounds. Stop smoking. None of us are happy about those annoying bad habits we’ve picked up
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Famous Dentists in History
posted: Dec. 21, 2021.
Every six months or so you head down to your local dentist for a teeth cleaning, but have you ever thought that your dentist could one day be famous? Well,
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Don’t Let Craze Lines Faze You
posted: Dec. 14, 2021.
You’re getting ready for a night out, or you’re checking to make sure you removed every bit of spinach after eating, or you’re practicing your best selfie smile . .
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‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
posted: Dec. 07, 2021.
It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no
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Quit Smoking to Save Your Smile
posted: Nov. 30, 2021.
You have probably counted a hundred reasons to stop smoking. It’s unhealthy. It’s expensive. It annoys the people around you. You have to schedule your day around the next cigarette.
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Thanksgiving Trivia
posted: Nov. 23, 2021.
At Forest Family Dentistry we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit smarter
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A Variety of Dentures to Meet Your Needs
posted: Nov. 16, 2021.
With advancements in prosthetic dentistry, patients are now able to wear dentures that are comfortable, natural looking, and long lasting. There are different options to choose from that will meet
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Interproximal Cavities: The Inside Story
posted: Nov. 09, 2021.
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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November Marks National Diabetes Awareness Month
posted: Nov. 02, 2021.
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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The Intriguing History of Halloween
posted: Oct. 26, 2021.
Halloween is fast approaching, and the doctor wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is
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How Missing Teeth Can Affect Your Health
posted: Oct. 19, 2021.
According to the American Academy of Periodontology, an estimated three out of four Americans suffer from gum disease. In milder cases, the disease is called gingivitis. More severe cases are
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Detergent Foods: Clean your teeth while you eat!
posted: Oct. 12, 2021.
Did you know that there are certain foods you can eat which help to clean your teeth? We call them "detergent foods." In dentistry we look at the impact of
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Fall’s in the Air? Think Fall Dental Care
posted: Oct. 05, 2021.
Whether you already miss the sun’s bright rays, or can’t wait for some cool, crisp weather and colorful leaves, summer is making way for fall. And the change of seasons
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What exactly is a root canal?
posted: Sep. 28, 2021.
Hearing that you need a root canal can be highly intimidating. What is a root canal? It is the removal of the nerve supply from the tooth. Here, the doctor
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