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• posted: Dec. 09, 2025

If your idea of camping is a quiet walk through the woods before returning to your rustic hotel, your regular brushing habits will be perfect for your trip. But if Read More

• posted: Dec. 02, 2025

Are you looking to improve the appearance of your front teeth? Dental veneers are widely used to improve the appearance of front teeth and are a much more conservative option Read More

• posted: Nov. 25, 2025

Inflamed gums are a fairly common dental issue, but unfortunately, many people don't take the problem seriously enough. If you ignore inflamed gums and continue your usual routine, you could Read More

• posted: Nov. 18, 2025

You are probably aware that guzzling soda and drinking those sugary Starbucks Frappuccinos aren’t particularly good for your dental health. But how much thought do you give to the effects Read More

• posted: Nov. 11, 2025

Our team at Jennifer L. McCoy, DDS, Cosmetic & Family Dentistry recently learned that in the decade between 2000 and 2010, the amount of adults who regularly visited their dentist Read More

• posted: Nov. 04, 2025

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 Read More

• posted: Oct. 28, 2025

Our team at Jennifer L. McCoy, DDS, Cosmetic & Family Dentistry will tell you brushing on a regular basis is critical for a healthy mouth, but you can definitely overdo Read More

• posted: Oct. 21, 2025

Over the past decade, most people have been ingesting less and less fluoride. This is not such a great trend, since fluoride has a history of successfully reducing tooth decay Read More

• posted: Oct. 14, 2025

A root canal entails the removal of the nerve supply from a tooth. If you know the purpose of a root canal, the process may seem a little less intimidating. the Read More

• posted: Oct. 07, 2025

At Jennifer L. McCoy, DDS, Cosmetic & Family Dentistry, we know our patients love a good amount of rest each night in order to be energized for the day and Read More

• posted: Sep. 30, 2025

If you participate in sports or other physical activities, it’s wise to consider getting a mouthguard. Also known as mouth protectors, mouthguards are a device worn over the teeth to Read More

• posted: Sep. 23, 2025

Yes, indeed! While brushing, flossing, and regular visits to Jennifer L. McCoy, DDS, Cosmetic & Family Dentistry are all key to maintaining a healthy smile and mouth, the doctor and Read More

• posted: Sep. 16, 2025

It’s no secret that kids and adults have different priorities: your duty is to raise a happy, healthy child, but your little one’s only priority may be to have fun. Read More

• posted: Sep. 09, 2025

We often have patients who ask, “Can drinking alcohol affect my oral health?” There are, in fact, a few reasons why that martini may not be good for your pearly Read More

• posted: Sep. 02, 2025

For many individuals, autumn brings with it a number of new beginnings. Fall is the time that many people return to school, get back to the daily grind after an Read More

• posted: Aug. 26, 2025

They’re refreshing and tasty. They’re easy to find and pretty cheap. They help us get through a long day or a long workout. They’re everywhere. We know it’s hard to say Read More