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What causes tooth loss?
- posted: May 28, 2024
When children lose baby teeth, it’s a time to rejoice. But when adults suffer from tooth loss, it may be a sign of a serious problem. That’s when it’s time Read More
Memorial Day: Parades, remembrance, and the unofficial start of summer!
- posted: May 21, 2024
“The purpose of all war is peace.” - Saint Augustine Fire truck sirens, baton twirlers, marching bands covering patriotic tunes, colorful floats, costumes, and millions of red, white, and blue American Read More
How Sedation Dentistry Can Help You Overcome Dental Anxiety
- posted: May 14, 2024
Sometimes people feel a tiny bit nervous when they sit in the dental chair. And sometimes it’s more than a tiny bit. If your anxiety over visiting the office leads Read More
Spring Cleaning
- posted: May 07, 2024
Just like that, it’s almost summertime. As the spring season ends, perhaps these lighter, brighter days are inspiring you to do a bit of last-minute spring cleaning. Or perhaps they’re Read More
Finding the Right Dental Products for Your Child
- posted: Apr. 30, 2024
the doctor and our team know how overwhelming it can be to pick the right dental products for your children. When you visit the dental aisle at the grocery store, Read More
Is gingivitis preventable?
- posted: Apr. 23, 2024
The earliest sign of gum disease is called gingivitis (sometimes called periodontal disease), and is an inflammation of the gums. If left untreated, gingivitis can lead to gum tissue loss, Read More
Planning Your Vegetarian Diet with Your Oral Health in Mind
- posted: Apr. 09, 2024
If you’ve been following a vegetarian or vegan diet, you know that there’s much more to living a healthy life than simply avoiding meat products. Making sure your diet includes Read More
April is National Facial Protection Month
- posted: Apr. 02, 2024
The Importance of Facial Protection Americans from all walks of life should mark April as National Facial Protection Month on their calendars. The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, Academy for Sports Read More
Is there a correlation between my dental and cardiovascular health?
- posted: Mar. 26, 2024
YES! Studies have shown a correlation between gum disease and heart disease, underscoring the importance of good oral health care. Cardiovascular disease remains American’s leading killer, claiming more lives than Read More
Does Your Filling Need Replacing?
- posted: Mar. 19, 2024
No matter how wonderfully something works for us, there comes a day when a replacement might be necessary. This holds true whether it’s the latest and greatest smart phone, or Read More
Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day?
- posted: Mar. 12, 2024
Happily for all of us who like to celebrate with friends and family, there’s no need to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day. Every March 17th, many of us Read More
Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
- posted: Mar. 05, 2024
At Smart Family Dental Care, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. Read More
Telltale Signs that Your Tooth has a Cavity
- posted: Feb. 27, 2024
the doctor and our team at Smart Family Dental Care frequently get questions about cavity causes and prevention. You brush twice a day and floss regularly. You rinse with mouthwash, Read More
The Origins of Valentine's Day
- posted: Feb. 13, 2024
When we think of Valentine’s Day, we think of cards, flowers, and chocolates. We think of girlfriends celebrating being single together and couples celebrating their relationship. We think of all Read More
HPV and Oral Cancer
- posted: Feb. 06, 2024
HPV, or human papillomavirus, is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the country. There are over 100 strains of HPV, and, while most of these infections leave our systems Read More
