One of the most charming aspects of your baby’s beautiful smile is his brilliantly white teeth. But now that his adult teeth are coming in, the difference in color is
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Why Are My Child’s Baby Teeth So White?
updated: Mar. 21, 2023
One of the most charming aspects of your baby’s beautiful smile is his brilliantly white teeth. But now that his adult teeth are coming in, the difference in color is
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Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day?
updated: Mar. 14, 2023
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
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Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
updated: Mar. 07, 2023
At Phares Family Dentistry, 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. One
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Building Blocks for a Healthy Grown-Up Smile
updated: Feb. 28, 2023
Even before a baby is born, those tiny baby teeth are already forming. Expectant mothers can help ensure that their children’s baby teeth will be strong and healthy by getting
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What’s the Big Deal about Sleep Apnea?
updated: Feb. 21, 2023
What’s the big deal about a little snoring during the night? Or feeling a bit drowsy during the day? Or an occasional bout of insomnia? If your sleep problems are
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The Origins of Valentine's Day
updated: Feb. 14, 2023
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
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I chipped a tooth. What can I do?
updated: Feb. 07, 2023
You just crunched down on a piece of hard food when you suddenly realize there is something hard still in your mouth. Your nightmare is confirmed when you retrieve a
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Digital X-rays
updated: Jan. 31, 2023
X-rays are a vital diagnostic tool for any dental professional. X-rays help your endodontist perform a root canal, your orthodontist check the position of a tooth’s root, your oral surgeon
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Common Causes of Gum Disease
updated: Jan. 24, 2023
Your gums are responsible for a large part of your overall oral health. So keeping them healthy and knowing how to detect gum disease is extremely important.
Since it’s often painless,
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When should a filling be replaced?
updated: Jan. 17, 2023
There is no substitution for a natural healthy tooth. Dental fillings are intended to replace tooth structure and restore a tooth damaged by decay (a cavity) back to its normal
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Eco-Friendly Toothbrushes
updated: Jan. 10, 2023
When it comes to dental hygiene, “going green” is not the first phrase that comes to mind. But if you are brushing properly, you are also replacing your toothbrush every
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Going Green for the New Year
updated: Jan. 03, 2023
Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to
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It's a Wrap: Ending the year with a smile!
updated: Dec. 27, 2022
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
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How to Choose the Best Mouthwash
updated: Dec. 20, 2022
As we all know, or should by now, the key to maintaining great oral health is keeping up with a daily plan of flossing, brushing, and using mouthwash. These three
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Finding the Right Dental Products for Your Child
updated: Dec. 13, 2022
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,
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What to Do If You Lose a Filling
updated: Dec. 06, 2022
It really doesn’t happen very often. But sometimes you bite into something that is much harder than you anticipated. Sometimes you grind your teeth without realizing the pressure you’re putting
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