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What is a water pick and do I need one?
posted: Feb. 06, 2024.
Water picks, sometimes called “oral irrigators,” make an excellent addition to your regular home care regimen of brushing and flossing. Especially helpful to those who suffer from periodontal disease and Read more
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Aging and Dental Health
posted: Jan. 30, 2024.
What’s life like for the average 60-year-old today? It’s complicated! We travel. Or we work out. Or we relax with friends. We pursue favorite hobbies or we develop new ones. Read more
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Forget Something? It’s on the Tip of Your Tongue!
posted: Jan. 23, 2024.
Let’s see… Toothbrush? Check. Fluoride toothpaste? Check. Floss? Check. Two minutes of thorough brushing? Check. Careful cleaning around your brackets and wires? Check. Wait… there’s something else… it’s right on the tip of your… Ah! Your tongue! Read more
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Headaches: The Dental Connection
posted: Jan. 16, 2024.
Many people suffer through headaches for years without getting to the root cause of their problem. If you find yourself constantly popping painkillers to get through the day, it might Read more
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Dental Fear in Children: Brought on by parents?
posted: Jan. 09, 2024.
A study conducted in Washington State in 2004 and another conducted in Madrid, Spain in 2012 both reported findings that support a direct relationship between parents’ dental fear and their Read more
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Make this the Year You Stop Smoking
posted: Jan. 02, 2024.
It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start Read more
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It's a Wrap: Ending the year with a smile!
posted: Dec. 26, 2023.
People have been ushering in the New Year for centuries but it became an official holiday in 1582 when Pope George XIII declared January 1st to be the day on Read more
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Smile! It’s Time for Arts & Crafts!
posted: Dec. 19, 2023.
If you have a child who loves arts and crafts, try some of these creative projects with a dental twist. One of these activities is sure to give your child Read more
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Top Ten Ways to Improve Heart Health
posted: Dec. 12, 2023.
The human heart truly appreciates it when we eat healthy foods, don’t smoke, and exercise regularly. But there’s something else that can improve your heart’s longevity and you may not Read more
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Happy Holidays! Healthy Holidays!
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 Read more
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Treatments for Tooth Discoloration
posted: Nov. 28, 2023.
Congratulations! You’re getting married! Wow! It’s your twentieth reunion! New job? Great news! No matter the occasion, large or small, you want to celebrate it with your whitest, brightest smile. Read more
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Thanksgiving Trivia
posted: Nov. 21, 2023.
At Elite Smiles we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit smarter at Read more
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Can You Repair Your Tooth Enamel?
posted: Nov. 14, 2023.
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
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National Brush Day
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 Read more
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Oral Cancer Facts and Figures
posted: Oct. 31, 2023.
Oral cancer is largely viewed as a disease that affects those over the age of 40, but it can affect all ages, even non-tobacco and alcohol users. Oral cancer can Read more
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Why Is My Child Getting Cavities?
posted: Oct. 24, 2023.
We want our children to have every advantage, including oral health. That’s why you encourage your child to brush twice a day. You keep the sugary treats to a minimum. Read more