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Sleep Apnea and Snoring
posted: Oct. 19, 2021.

Snoring may not be something you take seriously. You might even laugh or joke about it. But the fact is, anytime you or your partner snore to the point of Read more
I haven’t been to the dentist in years; what should I expect?
posted: Oct. 12, 2021.

Time flies when we are not at the dentist! Before you know it, years may have gone by. Let’s take a moment to explain what takes place when a patient Read more
Year-End Insurance Reminder
posted: Oct. 05, 2021.

the doctor, as well as our team at Bruce Family Dentistry, PC, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of Read more
How to Choose the Best Mouthwash
posted: Sep. 28, 2021.

As we all know, or should by now, the key to maintaining great oral health is keeping up with a daily plan of flossing, brushing, and using mouthwash. These three Read more
Water: It’s Not Just for Brushing!
posted: Sep. 21, 2021.

We turn on the tap and it comes rushing out. We walk down the hall at work or school and stop at the fountain without even thinking about it. It’s Read more
When Is a “Cavity” Not a Cavity?
posted: Sep. 14, 2021.

Is this a trick question? After all, you probably already know quite a lot about cavities: It all begins when bacteria-filled plaque sticks to teeth and starts to attack enamel. How? Because Read more
Some Benefits to Giving Your Smile an Extra Boost
posted: Sep. 07, 2021.

For many individuals, autumn brings with it a number of new beginnings. Fall is the time that many people return to school, get back to the daily grind after an Read more
Happy Labor Day!
posted: Aug. 31, 2021.

Labor Day is upon us, and that means the non-official end to summer. Before the kids head back to school and temperatures start to cool down, this is your last Read more
Are you at risk for oral cancer?
posted: Aug. 24, 2021.

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 Read more
What Are Plaque and Tartar?
posted: Aug. 19, 2021.

When you clean your teeth, you’re removing plaque and tartar that build up throughout the day and can cause tooth decay when it’s left to sit on your teeth. However, Read more
Common Wisdom Teeth Problems
posted: Aug. 17, 2021.

Have you ever wondered why people have wisdom teeth? These are a third set of molars that come in behind the rest of all your other teeth, usually during early Read more
Five Clues That It’s Time to Replace Your Toothbrush
posted: Aug. 10, 2021.

Your dashboard lights up when you need an oil change. Your smoke detector beeps when you need to switch out the batteries. But when it’s time to replace your toothbrush, Read more
Quit Smoking to Save Your Smile
posted: Aug. 03, 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. Read more
The Five Most Common Reasons for Emergency Visits
posted: Jul. 27, 2021.

An emergency usually evokes panic, and for good reason. Emergencies don’t discriminate when it comes to time or place. They’ll happen during your vacation, at home, while you’re shopping for Read more
Seven Ways to Repurpose Old Toothbrushes
posted: Jul. 20, 2021.

It’s done a wonderful job for you, but after three or four months, the time has come to retire your toothbrush. Bristles that once easily removed food particles and plaque Read more
Courting Disaster
posted: Jul. 13, 2021.

When we think of sports and dental damage, we naturally think of hockey and football. But when it comes to the actual number of dental injuries suffered each year, vying Read more