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Why do wisdom teeth need to be removed?
posted: Oct. 10, 2023.
the doctor and our team at Eighth North Dental Center get this question a lot. Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to come in, once young people get their adult Read more
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October is National Dental Hygiene Month: A simple oral health routine for your busy lifestyle
posted: Oct. 03, 2023.
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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Ancient Grains for Modern Diets
posted: Sep. 26, 2023.
One of the latest foods in dietary news is also one of the oldest—ancient grains. What makes these old-timers so appealing to modern tastes? Let’s run down the menu! Why Are Read more
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Germs living on my toothbrush? Say it ain’t so!
posted: Sep. 19, 2023.
You may have heard talk about the germs that can reside on your toothbrush and thought, “really?” It’s true—there are several kinds of bacteria that can lurk on the bristles of Read more
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Just What Is a Cavity, Anyway?
posted: Sep. 12, 2023.
So you might be wondering, just what are cavities? How do we get them? What do they do to our teeth? How can we prevent them? Let’s talk! Our teeth need Read more
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Some Benefits to Giving Your Smile an Extra Boost
posted: Sep. 05, 2023.
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
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Celebrate Labor Day by Getting Away
posted: Aug. 29, 2023.
Labor Day honors the contributions that workers have made to this country, and for many Americans, the holiday is a great time to relax at home with family and friends. Read more
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Oral Health for the Young Adult
posted: Aug. 22, 2023.
Young adults often have the reputation of not taking good care of themselves. You may feel invincible, and not realize how much your behaviors now can affect your health later Read more
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Do You Have A Cavity?
posted: Aug. 15, 2023.
Sometimes cavities are hard to avoid. Our team at Eighth North Dental Center wants you to know you aren’t alone when it comes to getting cavities. They can appear in Read more
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Brushing Your Toddler’s Teeth
posted: Aug. 08, 2023.
At Eighth North Dental Center, we know that brushing your toddler’s teeth can be an intimidating prospect. So we’re providing a few tips in the hope of making the process Read more
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The Dog Days of Summer
posted: Aug. 01, 2023.
Here we are in the middle of the hottest time of the year. Yes, it’s the dog days of summer. But, wait—just what are “the dog days of summer,” anyway? The Read more
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Chewing Gum: Fact and Fiction
posted: Jul. 25, 2023.
Remember all the things your parents would tell you when you were growing up to scare you away from doing something? Like how lying might make your nose grow, misbehaving Read more
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Hypersensitive Teeth
posted: Jul. 18, 2023.
It is common to experience dentine hypersensitivity, with symptoms ranging from moderate to severe. Why does it happen and how do you know if this sensitivity is something to be Read more
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What’s the Big Deal about Sleep Apnea?
posted: Jul. 11, 2023.
What’s the big deal about a little snoring during the night? Or feeling a bit drowsy during the day? Or an occasional bout of insomnia? If your sleep problems are Read more
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Fun Facts for the Fourth
posted: Jul. 04, 2023.
The Fourth of July is a great time to get together with friends and family members for BBQ, games, fireworks, and other celebrations in honor of our country’s independence. While Read more
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What stinks?
posted: Jun. 27, 2023.
Spilling soda on someone’s white shirt, telling an off-color joke at an inappropriate time, or sneezing chewed food all over the dinner table all pale in comparison to the socially Read more

