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Acidic Drinks & Oral Health with Dr. Eileen Crespo
Enamel (the outer covering of teeth) is the hardest substance in your body— it’s even harder than bone. Still, you should know that there is one thing that can erode enamel and that is acid. Many foods and beverages create an acidic environment in your mouth that can cause decay and erosion of enamel over time. Long term erosion leads to holes in your enamel, also known as cavities.
Wisdom Teeth 101 with Dr. Bruce Templeton
What are wisdom teeth, and what purpose do they serve? Is it safe to have them removed? Dr. Bruce Templeton answers common questions about wisdom teeth.
Baby Teeth, The building blocks to a health smiles with Dr. Nirmala Pradhu
Tooth decay is the single most common chronic childhood disease. To keep a child’s baby teeth healthy, the best approach is combining good homecare habits like diet and oral hygiene; professional care like preventive treatments and routine cleanings; and early education about oral health and water fluoridation. By using all of these important tools, children can have a happy AND healthy smile!
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Oral Cancer Awareness Month
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month and Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. Let's take a look at the warning signs in the mouth and ways to reduce the risk of contracting these cancers.
April 9th, 2025
What is mouth taping?
This odd social media "hack" for sleeping claims to fix a variety of issues, but taping your mouth closed while sleeping can reduce sleep quality and may even be dangerous.
April 1st, 2025
Facts about fluoridated tap water
Fluoride, nature's cavity fighter, is used in dentistry to re-mineralize tooth enamel, fight and slow tooth decay, and prevent the growth of bad bacteria in the mouth.
March 19th, 2025
Does sucking your thumb hurt your teeth?
Sucking your thumb can be a very normal childhood habit. However, prolonged thumb sucking can have some lasting impacts on your smile. We discuss some of these concerns and ways to help eliminate the habit to ensure good oral health.
March 6th, 2025
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