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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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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Is there a correlation between my dental and cardiovascular health?
updated: Aug. 02, 2022
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
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Start Your Day Off with a (Healthy) Smile!
updated: Jul. 26, 2022
If there’s one meal that can claim the title of “Sweetest Meal of the Day,” it’s almost certainly breakfast. Sugary cereals, syrup-covered waffles, oatmeal with honey, cinnamon toast (which is
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Your Snoring Might Be More Serious Than You Think
updated: Jul. 19, 2022
Sleep apnea is a disorder in which breathing stops and starts repeatedly throughout the night. It’s most common among middle-aged adults, and the most prevalent symptom is loud snoring.
Sleep apnea
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Tooth Discoloration: Common causes and what you can do to stop it
updated: Jul. 12, 2022
Looking back at childhood photos, you may notice picture after picture of yourself with a mouthful of shiny white teeth. When you look in the mirror today, you wonder what
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Tell us about your summer!
updated: Jul. 05, 2022
The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for the doctor and our team to ask our patients about their summer!
Whether you visited our nation’s capital,
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Tell us about your summer!
updated: Jul. 05, 2022
The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for the doctor and our team to ask our patients about their summer!
Whether you visited our nation’s capital,
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