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New Year's Day Around the World
posted: Dec. 26, 2023.

New Year’s Day marks the beginning of the calendar year in most parts of the world. The holiday is celebrated on January 1st of each year. Customs and celebrations vary Read more
Why Are My Child’s Baby Teeth So White?
posted: Dec. 19, 2023.

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
My gums are shrinking!
posted: Dec. 12, 2023.

Have you ever looked in the mirror and noticed that your teeth looked longer? Does it seem like your gums are shrinking? This condition is called recession—many adults have it. Read more
When should a filling be replaced?
posted: Dec. 05, 2023.

There is no substitution for a natural healthy tooth. Dental fillings are intended to replace tooth structure and restore a tooth damaged by decay (a cavity) back to its normal Read more
How Smoking Increases the Risk of Oral Cancer
posted: Nov. 28, 2023.

Cigarette smoke contains more than 6,000 chemicals, and at least 200 of those chemicals are known to be harmful to your health. When smoke is inhaled, moist oral tissues are Read more
Thanksgiving Trivia
posted: Nov. 21, 2023.

At Brooks Cosmetic & Family Dentistry we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a Read more
Is it possible to over brush?
posted: Nov. 14, 2023.

Our team at Brooks Cosmetic & Family Dentistry will tell you brushing on a regular basis is critical for a healthy mouth, but you can definitely overdo a good thing. Read more
Cold Comfort
posted: Nov. 07, 2023.

The sounds of the season are filling the air—falling leaves rustling along the sidewalk, football cheers, holiday greetings—and the coughs and sneezes of your fellow sufferers. Yes, it’s cold and Read more
What are Sealants?
posted: Oct. 31, 2023.

Sealants offer many benefits, but the best is their ability to protect your molars. Molars are full of small caverns that can be the perfect breeding ground for tooth decay Read more
Aging and Dental Health
posted: Oct. 24, 2023.

As you grow older, your mind may be preoccupied with the health of your bones, heart, or brain. However, our team at Brooks Cosmetic & Family Dentistry will tell you Read more
Can my child really avoid tooth decay?
posted: Oct. 17, 2023.

Great question! Yes, in fact, tooth decay is preventable! Decay, which is caused by sugars left in your child’s mouth, can turn into an acid, which in turn can break Read more
How much calcium does my child need?
posted: Oct. 10, 2023.

When you were a kid, your parents may have told you to drink milk to build strong bones and grow tall and strong. Now that you have children of your Read more
Year-End Insurance Reminder
posted: Oct. 03, 2023.

the doctor, as well as our team at Brooks Cosmetic & Family Dentistry, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end Read more
Dental X-Ray Safety
posted: Sep. 26, 2023.

It's easy to be skeptical about X-rays whether we speak of a full-body X-ray or a dental X-ray. Radiation is radiation. It's vital to know all the facts before judging Read more
Weighing the Facts about DIY Scaling
posted: Sep. 19, 2023.

The dental section of your local drugstore or favorite online site offers more dental tools for home care than ever before. Little angled mirrors. Tongue scrapers. Gum stimulators. Interproximal brushes. Read more
Love your new smile? Tell us about it!
posted: Sep. 12, 2023.

At Brooks Cosmetic & Family Dentistry, we have been creating beautiful smiles for years. Whether you have visited the doctor and our team for a week or for your entire Read more