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March is National Nutrition Month!
posted: Mar. 07, 2023.
While you don’t have to wait to start eating right, March is the month the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics asks everyone to pay special attention to what goes into
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What exactly is periodontal disease?
posted: Feb. 28, 2023.
Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. Our team at Heritage Grove Family Dental wants you to know that this common ailment can
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Can Superfoods Create a Super Smile?
posted: Feb. 21, 2023.
It’s a rare week that we don’t hear something about superfoods—those foods which will transform our diets and radically improve our health. Remember kale? All the kale? (But, more on
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The Origins of Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 14, 2023.
When we think of Valentine’s Day, we think of cards, flowers, and chocolates. We think of girlfriends celebrating being single together and couples celebrating their relationship. We think of all
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Why do wisdom teeth need to be removed?
posted: Feb. 07, 2023.
the doctor and our team at Heritage Grove Family Dental get this question a lot. Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to come in, once young people get their adult
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Natural Ways to Soothe a Toothache
posted: Jan. 31, 2023.
Toothaches can come in many different forms, but no matter which, they’re always uncomfortable. the doctor and our team want you to know there are simple ways to cure this
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Be Good to Your Gums
posted: Jan. 24, 2023.
You brush and floss thoroughly twice a day. You have regular checkups. Everything seems fine on the periodontal radar. Sometimes, however, even healthy gums can become sensitive and irritated. Is
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Thumb Sucking
posted: Jan. 17, 2023.
Learning to suck their thumbs is one of the first physical skills babies acquire. In fact, ultrasound images have revealed babies sucking their thumbs in the womb! Babies have a
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How to Handle a Dental Emergency
posted: Jan. 10, 2023.
Whether it’s a broken tooth or injured gums, a dental emergency can interfere with eating, speaking, or other day-to-day activities. According to the American Dental Association , you can sometimes
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Tooth Protection and Winter Sports
posted: Jan. 03, 2023.
Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re
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Resolving to Eat Better in the New Year
posted: Dec. 27, 2022.
It’s a new year, and a resolution found on many lists is learning to be more mindful about healthy food choices. You might have set some of these goals yourself.
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When Is a “Cavity” Not a Cavity?
posted: Dec. 20, 2022.
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
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Are you at risk for sleep apnea?
posted: Dec. 13, 2022.
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
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Easing Your Allergies with Latex-Free Dentistry
posted: Dec. 06, 2022.
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
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Oral Health during Pregnancy
posted: Nov. 29, 2022.
Pregnancy can be one of the most exciting times in a woman’s life, as you eagerly wait for the birth of the new addition. Needless to say, pregnancy comes with
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Thanksgiving in North America
posted: Nov. 22, 2022.
Thanksgiving marks the start to the holidays; a season filled with feasting, indulging, and spending time with family and friends are always special. Thanksgiving is a holiday meant for giving
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