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Courting Disaster
posted: Jan. 07, 2025.

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
Smile, the New Year is Almost Here!
posted: Dec. 31, 2024.

We’ve been celebrating the new year for a really, really long time. It goes way back, but it started formally in 1582, when Pope George XIII made January 1st the Read more
What is a cavity?
posted: Dec. 24, 2024.

Cavities are the reason why most people fear going to the dentist. But they’re also the reason you should be visiting the doctor on a regular basis. Specifically, cavities are the Read more
What exactly is a root canal?
posted: Dec. 17, 2024.

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 Read more
Why Are My Child’s Baby Teeth So White?
posted: Dec. 10, 2024.

One of the most charming aspects of your baby’s beautiful smile is his brilliantly white teeth. But now that his adult teeth are coming in, the difference in color is Read more
Is a Crown Necessary for My Child’s Baby Tooth?
posted: Dec. 03, 2024.

Part of the charm of your child’s smile is those delicate, diminutive baby teeth. We enjoy those smiles while we can, because soon enough, primary teeth make way for the Read more
Does smoking affect oral health?
posted: Nov. 26, 2024.

By now, everyone knows that smoking is bad for you. But the truth is its broad-reaching health effects are not all known by everyone. This is especially true of oral Read more
Gum Disease Prevention
posted: Nov. 19, 2024.

What to do to prevent gum disease? If left untreated, gum disease can lead to discomfort, infection, and even tooth loss. Bacteria in our mouths form a film called plaque. Read more
Is a Loose Tooth a Lost Tooth? Not Necessarily!
posted: Nov. 12, 2024.

When we were small, a loose tooth wasn’t a reason to be worried. On the contrary! It was a time to celebrate: A permanent tooth on the way. A sign Read more
November Marks National Diabetes Awareness Month
posted: Nov. 05, 2024.

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
Are you at risk for sleep apnea?
posted: Oct. 29, 2024.

If you are one of the more than 12 million North Americans who suffers from sleep apnea, the doctor and our team want you to know we can help. Sleep Read more
Do You Have A Cavity?
posted: Oct. 22, 2024.

Sometimes cavities are hard to avoid. Our team at Eugene B. Nichols, DMD wants you to know you aren’t alone when it comes to getting cavities. They can appear in Read more
Forget Something? It’s on the Tip of Your Tongue!
posted: Oct. 15, 2024.

Let’s see… Toothbrush? Check. Fluoride toothpaste? Check. Floss? Check. Two minutes of thorough brushing? Check. Careful cleaning around your brackets and wires? Check. Wait… there’s something else… it’s right on the tip of your… Ah! Your tongue! Read more
How to Handle an Unexpected Dental Emergency
posted: Oct. 08, 2024.

Regardless of the type of dental emergency you experience, it is important that you visit Eugene B. Nichols, DMD for emergency dental care as soon as possible. A chipped or Read more
What's on your fall reading list?
posted: Oct. 01, 2024.

How better to spend the fall months than inside by the fireplace with a warm cup of cider and a book in hand? the doctor and our team at Eugene Read more
Make your child’s next visit to our office great!
posted: Sep. 24, 2024.

If you have been bringing your baby in for regular checkups since that first tooth arrived, you might expect that he or she is already familiar with the doctor and Read more