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What exactly is a root canal?
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Anonymous
posted: Jul. 23, 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
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Scheduling Dental Procedures When You’re Pregnant
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Anonymous
posted: Jul. 16, 2024.
Pregnancy leads to so many changes in your body, so it’s no surprise that your teeth and gums are affected as well! Dental care is very important during these months,
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Sippy Cups
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 09, 2024.
What a milestone! The transition from bottle to sippy cup is one of baby’s first steps toward toddler independence. And like all first journeys, some helpful guideposts come in handy.
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Fun Facts for the Fourth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 02, 2024.
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
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Why do wisdom teeth need to be removed?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 25, 2024.
the doctor and our team at Gentle Care Dental get this question a lot. Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to come in, once young people get their adult teeth.
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Find Out how Your Diet can Cause Cavities
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 18, 2024.
Sometimes food that’s good for your body isn’t necessarily the best for your teeth. the doctor and our team want you to know which healthy foods can harm your teeth
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How do I avoid bad breath?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 11, 2024.
At Gentle Care Dental, we see a lot of patients who are concerned about their bad breath, also known as halitosis. So today we thought we would educate our patients
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Dental Tips for Your Summer Vacation
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 04, 2024.
Summer’s here, and it’s time to enjoy a well-deserved break! But even though school’s out, please take a few minutes to learn some tips from the doctor to keep your
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What is gingivitis, and how can I treat it?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 28, 2024.
Gingivitis is an early stage of gum disease that results when bacteria in your mouth cause inflammation in your gums. This is a common condition, and you can treat it
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Memorial Day: Parades, remembrance, and the unofficial start of summer!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 21, 2024.
“The purpose of all war is peace.” - Saint Augustine
Fire truck sirens, baton twirlers, marching bands covering patriotic tunes, colorful floats, costumes, and millions of red, white, and blue American
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Oral Health Concerns for Infants
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 14, 2024.
Because babies’ teeth don’t appear until around six to eight months of age, it’s a natural misconception that they don’t need dental care. But the steps you take as the
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Wishing all our moms a happy Mother’s Day!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 07, 2024.
"Motherhood: All love begins and ends there." - Robert Browning
We would like to take this moment to thank all the great moms out there for being so great during their
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What's in toothpaste and how does it work?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 30, 2024.
the doctor and our team recommend that you brush your teeth two to three times a day, for at least two minutes each time. But have you ever wondered what’s
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Fluoride Use in Adolescents
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 23, 2024.
Fluoride is a mineral that plays an essential role in oral health. In fact, the significant reduction in American tooth decay in recent decades can be attributed to a greater
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Earth Day
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 16, 2024.
The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He envisioned an Earth Day that would be a kind of environmental teach-in. The first
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Mamelons
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 09, 2024.
Quick trivia question: define “mamelon.” Some kind of warm blooded animal? No, not a member of the mammal clan, but good guess. A fruit of the gourd family? Nope! There
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