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Why Is Green Tea Good For Your Oral Health

Thinking about a warm cup of tea during cold winter days makes you smile, doesn’t it? But did you know that drinking several cups of green tea per day will make your smile even more beautiful? Not only that this … Continue reading

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6 Genius Ways to Master Small Space Gardening

Tiny living is a craze sweeping the nation.  Giving up the house and the yard for small condos in the city or tiny homes on a small plot are a popular choice for both millennials looking to decrease their footprint … Continue reading

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Shopping for the Family Simplified: Subscription boxes

Who doesn’t love a little treat in the mail every month?  Normally going to the mailbox is so uneventful. Bills, junk mail, and fundraising letter from your college are the norm most days when you open the box. How depressing. … Continue reading

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Summer 2017 Entertaining

The weather is heating up, school days are numbered, and the pool is begging you to jump in.  This can mean only one thing: it is almost summer.  Along with summer comes the parties.  There are barbecues, pool parties, and … Continue reading

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Journey to Braces

If you or your child are about to dive into the world of orthodontia, you might be wondering what life will be like with braces.  Will you have to avoid favorite foods? What if one of the brackets breaks while … Continue reading

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Tips and tricks every Invisalign patient should know!

A common question when starting an Invisalign® treatment is, “how will it affect my life?” The aligners need to be worn 20 to 22 hours a day; therefore, it’s typical to worry about your lifestyle while wearing Invisalign®. Preparation is … Continue reading

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Thumb Sucking

Teaching your child to self-soothe is important, but it can also be difficult. Sometimes a pacifier is introduced to encourage self-soothing since the sicking motion naturally calms a baby.  However, some children don’t take to a pacifier.  No matter how … Continue reading

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Easing Dental Phobia

Going to the dentist isn’t nearly as fun going to Disney World; however, most adults understand going to the dentist twice a year is necessary to main good oral and overall health.  Unfortunately, for nearly 10% of adults going to … Continue reading

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Choosing the Right Toothpaste

Have you visited the toothpaste aisle recently at the grocery store?  Hundreds of tubes staked high on shelves boasting promises of fresh breath and tooth whitening compounds.  The choices are dizzying. Advertisers don’t make it any easier since all pastes … Continue reading

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What Retirement Means For Your Dental Health

As you head into retirement you may be looking forward to more time with your family, or traveling, or investing significant time in your hobby.  What you may not be looking forward to are navigating health issues in a new … Continue reading

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