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Quit Smoking to Save Your Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 18, 2022.
You’ve likely heard that smoking increases risk of lung cancer and emphysema. But did you realize that your cigarette habit also has an impact on your smile? Chronic smokers suffer
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Don’t procrastinate about dental work!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 11, 2022.
When you have dental issues or just need routine care, you may try to put off making an appointment at Taylorsville Family Dental. Common reasons for procrastination are not having
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Make this the Year You Stop Smoking
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.
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
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Smile, the New Year is Almost Here!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 28, 2021.
We’ve been celebrating the new year for a really, really long time. It goes way back, but it started formally in 1582, when Pope George XIII made January 1st the
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Fluoride Use in Adolescents
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 21, 2021.
Fluoride is a mineral that plays an essential role in oral health. In fact, the significant reduction in American tooth decay in recent decades can be attributed to a greater
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Carbs and Cavities
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 14, 2021.
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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‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 07, 2021.
It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no
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Alleviate Tooth Sensitivity
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 30, 2021.
There’s nothing like the simple seasonal pleasures. What’s more enjoyable than a cup of hot apple cider on a blustery winter day, or a tall glass of ice water in
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Thanksgiving in North America
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 23, 2021.
Thanksgiving marks the start to the holidays; a season filled with feasting, indulging, and spending time with family and friends are always special. Thanksgiving is a holiday meant for giving
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Four Oral Health Issues Seniors Face
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 16, 2021.
Oral health is an important and often overlooked component of an older person’s general health and well-being. the doctor and our team know that for many of our older patients,
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Dental Cleanings Take on New Importance After Gum Disease
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 10, 2021.
There are few things sweeter to hear than for your dentist to tell you your periodontal (gum) disease is under control. Depending on how deep the infection may have
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Proper Brushing Techniques
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 09, 2021.
Brushing your teeth properly removes the food particles and bacteria that can lead to tooth decay and gum disease. However, you do not want to scrub your teeth or gums
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November Marks National Diabetes Awareness Month
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 02, 2021.
Diabetes is a chronic disease that increases the risk for many serious health problems, including severe gum disease. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and it’s a great time for us
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Are Your Teeth Sensitive to Whitening like Drew Barrymore's? Here's What You Can Do
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 31, 2021.
Best known for her roles in E.T. and Ever After, and more recently as a suburban mom/zombie on Netflix's Santa Clarita Diet, Drew Barrymore is now bringing her trademark
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The Intriguing History of Halloween
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 26, 2021.
Halloween is fast approaching, and the doctor wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is
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Here Is What You Can Do to Help Your Kids Snack Healthier at School
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 21, 2021.
In addition to daily oral hygiene and regular dental visits, a tooth-friendly diet can boost your kid's dental health and development. You can help by setting high standards for
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