You’ve heard people tell you to say “cheese” when you’re having your picture taken, probably more times than you can count. There is another reason you should be saying “cheese”
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Keep It Cheesy for a Long-Lasting Smile
updated: Nov. 29, 2022
You’ve heard people tell you to say “cheese” when you’re having your picture taken, probably more times than you can count. There is another reason you should be saying “cheese”
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Five Common Reasons for Emergency Care Visits
updated: Nov. 15, 2022
A dental emergency can strike anywhere, anytime, and without warning. Perhaps you’re playing a game of touch football on Thanksgiving and your brother-in-law decides to up the ante and tackles
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The Root of the Matter
updated: Nov. 08, 2022
A strong, healthy smile is built on a strong, healthy foundation. Let’s take a moment to explore just what creates that foundation—your roots.
The Root of the Matter
The visible part of
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Getting Ready for Winter
updated: Nov. 01, 2022
Winter Is Coming.
Okay, that sounded a lot more dramatic in a popular fantasy series. But here in the real world, winter is coming as well, so let’s look at some
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Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!
updated: Oct. 25, 2022
All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over
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What is gingivitis, and how can I treat it?
updated: Oct. 18, 2022
Gingivitis is an early stage of gum disease that results when bacteria in your mouth cause inflammation in your gums. This is a common condition, and you can treat it
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Do I lose my wisdom if I lose my wisdom teeth?
updated: Oct. 11, 2022
The third molars have long been known as your “wisdom teeth,” because they are the last teeth to erupt from the gums – usually sometime during the late teens to
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October is National Dental Hygiene Month: A simple oral health routine for your busy lifestyle
updated: Oct. 04, 2022
Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around
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Lip Service
updated: Sep. 27, 2022
When you think of the doctor, you naturally think of your teeth. But your dental professional is concerned with more than the teeth, as important as they are. All aspects
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How does a tooth decay?
updated: Sep. 20, 2022
When acids are allowed to erode tooth enamel long enough to leach calcium and other minerals from your enamel and dentin, a process called demineralization occurs. This rapidly leads to
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My child has autism. What should we expect at your office?
updated: Sep. 13, 2022
At Phares Family Dentistry, we know that as many as one in 88 children today have some form of autism, a complex brain disorder that affects a child's ability to
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Keep Those Teeth Shipshape, Matey!
updated: Sep. 06, 2022
September 19th is just around the corner, and you know what that means—Aye, matey, it’s “Talk Like a Pirate Day”! Why do we have a “Talk Like a Pirate Day”
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Happy Labor Day!
updated: Aug. 30, 2022
Labor Day is upon us, and that means the non-official end to summer. Before the kids head back to school and temperatures start to cool down, this is your last
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Dry Mouth and How to Treat It
updated: Aug. 23, 2022
In fancy medical terms, dry mouth is known as xerostomia. It’s really just what it sounds like: a condition in which you don’t have enough saliva to keep your mouth
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Curing the Nail-Biting Habit
updated: Aug. 16, 2022
Do you ever find yourself gnawing at your nails? Nail-biting is a very common and difficult to break habit which usually has its beginnings in childhood. It can leave your
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Periodontal Health during Pregnancy
updated: Aug. 09, 2022
Congratulations! Your pregnancy is a time of joy and excitement—and a time to take special care of yourself. You’ve discovered that pregnancy brings many physical changes, but it may still
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