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• posted: Aug. 27, 2024

Whether it’s a dull and throbbing ache or a sharp pain, toothaches can come in many different forms. Chances are you’ve had the discomforting experience once or twice in your Read More

• posted: Aug. 20, 2024

Nearly 40,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer annually in the United States, with more than 8,000 dying every year from the disease. Oral cancer has a higher death rate Read More

• posted: Aug. 13, 2024

Also known as onchophagia, the habit of nail biting is one of the so-called “nervous habits” that can be triggered by stress, excitement, or boredom. Approximately half of all kids Read More

• posted: Aug. 06, 2024

Dental visits are often negatively associated with discomfort in many people’s minds. But at General, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry, the doctor and our team have created an atmosphere focused on Read More

• posted: Jul. 30, 2024

Sometimes the line between fact and fiction is easily blurred. This is certainly the case when it comes to dentistry, where myths and misconceptions abound. In a bid to put Read More

• posted: Jul. 23, 2024

The wisdom teeth are the last of the permanent molars to emerge from the gums. This can occur as early as age 17 or as late as 21. Though some Read More

• posted: Jul. 16, 2024

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

• posted: Jul. 09, 2024

As the saying goes, you are what you eat. But did you know that what you eat also affects your smile? Chow down on these seven tasty treats, recommended by Read More

• posted: Jul. 02, 2024

On a sizzling hot day, there’s not much that makes us happier than heading to the water for a quick swim, some gentle laps, or even a rousing game of Read More

• posted: Jun. 25, 2024

One of the first exciting childhood experiences we outgrow is the excitement of discovering a loose tooth. Sadly, there’s no adult Tooth Fairy waiting to exchange a gift for a Read More

• posted: Jun. 18, 2024

the doctor and our team at General, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry know your smile is an important part of your appearance; it can be a source of pride or embarrassment. Read More

• posted: Jun. 11, 2024

There are lots of ads out there for toothpastes that claim to repair damaged tooth enamel. Can you treat cavities and tooth decay at home? Well, mostly, no, you can’t. Can you Read More

• posted: Jun. 04, 2024

With the warmer and longer days here, we know many of our patients at General, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry will be much more active in the summer. Though most of Read More

• posted: May 28, 2024

Rumor has it that the Queen of England doesn’t allow garlic in the palace. And, even if you have no royal duties in the near future, it might be a Read More

• posted: May 21, 2024

Memorial Day didn't become an official holiday until 1971, but Americans started gathering annually in the spring to remember those who lost their lives in war during the 1860s, right Read More

• posted: May 14, 2024

Perhaps you don't even know you grind your teeth. Maybe a spouse or loved one woke you up in the middle of the night and made you aware of what Read More