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Tooth Protection and Winter Sports
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 02, 2024.
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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Five (Easy-to-Keep!) Dental Resolutions for the New Year
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Anonymous
posted: Dec. 26, 2023.
It’s a new year! A blank calendar! A traditional time to make a few changes that could change your life for the better. And while we applaud big goals like
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Carbs and Cavities
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 19, 2023.
The Good News
Carbohydrates are one of the body’s essential macronutrients (along with protein and fat). We use carbs to convert the food we eat into energy. How does this work?
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Satisfying a Sweet Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 12, 2023.
Time for some sweet talk! Many studies have been done to figure out why we enjoy sugar so much. Is it brain chemistry? Is it blood sugar getting a bit
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Happy Holidays! Healthy Holidays!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 05, 2023.
It’s the holiday season! With so much to do and so much going on, you want to be at your best. We have some ideas to help make your season
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Treating Gum Disease with Antibiotics
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 28, 2023.
Why does gum disease develop? Our mouths are home to bacteria, which form a film called plaque. Plaque sticks to the surfaces of our teeth, at the gumline, and can
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Been a While? Come See Us!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 21, 2023.
Guilt is a powerful feeling. It can keep you from doing many things, including going to the dentist. The good news is that Aventura Irresistible Smiles, PA is a judgement-free
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Five Tips for Taking Tots to the Dentist
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 14, 2023.
Toddlers are notoriously balky about strangers. But their first dental visit should not be cause for fear and tears. Nor should you assume that getting your toddler to Aventura Irresistible
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National Brush Day
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 07, 2023.
October 31—Halloween. Fourth Thursday in November—Thanksgiving. And, in between these two favorite autumn holidays, we have November 1—National Brush Day!
Okay, okay. Maybe National Brush Day isn’t quite as well-known as
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Diet Soda vs. Regular Soda: Which is better for teeth?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 31, 2023.
When most patients ask the doctor this question, they're thinking strictly about sugar content — cut out the bacteria-feeding sugar that's present in regular soda by opting for a diet
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Improve your oral health with xylitol!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 24, 2023.
Xylitol tastes sweet, but unlike sugar, it is not converted to acid that can cause your teeth to decay. It’s a naturally occurring sweetener found in plants, fruits, and vegetables;
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Dry Mouth and How to Treat It
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 17, 2023.
In fancy medical terms, dry mouth is known as xerostomia. It’s really just what it sounds like: a condition in which you don’t have enough saliva to keep your mouth
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Energy Drinks and Dental Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 10, 2023.
Are energy drinks bad for your teeth? Many of our patients at Aventura Irresistible Smiles, PA ask us this question, so here’s the scoop.
Energy drinks have been on the rise,
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Fall’s in the Air? Think Fall Dental Care
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 03, 2023.
Whether you already miss the sun’s bright rays, or can’t wait for some cool, crisp weather and colorful leaves, summer is making way for fall. And the change of seasons
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Electric or Manual Toothbrush: Why It Does (and Doesn't) Matter
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 26, 2023.
You live in the golden age of toothbrushes. Until a few decades people used twigs or brushes made from animal hair to clean their teeth: not very soft and none
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Your Toddler’s First Dental Visit
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 19, 2023.
It’s common for toddlers to be wary of strangers, but their first experience at the dentist shouldn’t be a scary one. the doctor and our team have five tips for
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