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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 Read more
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Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!
posted: Oct. 26, 2021.
All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over Read more
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The Five Most Common Reasons for Emergency Visits
posted: Oct. 19, 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
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What's the best dental floss?
posted: Oct. 12, 2021.
Dental floss is similar to a lot of products that depend mainly on the consumer’s preference. Fact is, floss comes in a wide variety of flavors, coatings, and other variations, Read more
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October is National Dental Hygiene Month: A simple oral health routine for your busy lifestyle
posted: Oct. 05, 2021.
Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around Read more
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Easing Your Allergies with Latex-Free Dentistry
posted: Sep. 28, 2021.
Imagine this scenario: you go to the dentist to have a cavity filled, and an hour after the procedure you have a runny nose, scratchy throat, and your arms are Read more
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The Best Snacks for a Healthy Smile
posted: Sep. 21, 2021.
One of the most frequent questions that the doctor and our team hear is about what kinds of snacks are best for a child’s dental health. Sugary snacks are inevitable Read more
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The Importance of Baby Teeth
posted: Sep. 14, 2021.
the doctor and our team know it can be easy to underestimate the significance of baby teeth. At Michael Murphy DMD, we sometimes meet parents who assume that since their Read more
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What was your favorite part of summer?
posted: Sep. 07, 2021.
It's the end of summer, and fall is just around the corner. Soon the temperatures will cool down, the leaves will start to change, and the doctor and our team Read more
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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
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Electric Toothbrushes vs. Regular Toothbrushes
posted: Aug. 24, 2021.
Convertible or sedan? Downtown or suburbs? Electric or manual toothbrush? As life decisions go, it’s certainly not choosing your next car, or deciding where you want to live. But, even Read more
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Root Canal Recovery
posted: Aug. 17, 2021.
Anyone who has had a compromised tooth knows that the amount of discomfort it causes can be extremely unpleasant. Although no one looks forward to a root canal, this procedure Read more
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The Purpose of a Dental Crown
posted: Aug. 10, 2021.
A dental crown, otherwise known as a cap, covers an infected tooth and can vary in function, depending on the position of the tooth. Crowns cover all the visible parts Read more
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Canker sores, cold sores, and mouth sores: What's the difference?
posted: Aug. 03, 2021.
At Michael Murphy DMD, we know many people have experienced some form of mouth sores or irritation. Some mouth sores are harmless and go away on their own after a Read more
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What should I do if my child has a toothache?
posted: Jul. 27, 2021.
Toothaches in children can be tricky ordeals that cause distress for both the child and the parent. You may feel helpless and frustrated because you cannot pinpoint the location of Read more
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Telltale Signs that Your Tooth has a Cavity
posted: Jul. 20, 2021.
the doctor and our team at Michael Murphy DMD frequently get questions about cavity causes and prevention. You brush twice a day and floss regularly. You rinse with mouthwash, just Read more