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Detergent Foods: Clean your teeth while you eat!
posted: Aug. 24, 2021.
Did you know that there are certain foods you can eat which help to clean your teeth? We call them "detergent foods." In dentistry we look at the impact of
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How MLB Star Aaron Judge Changed His Smile and How You Can Too
posted: Aug. 22, 2021.
Between the final game of the World Series in late October and spring training in February, major league baseball players work on their skills preparing for the new season. Read more -
Should Adults Continue Fluoride Treatments?
posted: Aug. 17, 2021.
Many adults wonder if they should continue to receive fluoride treatments. Our team at Fiandaca Periodontics wants to set the record straight about the usefulness of fluoride treatment for adults.
There
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4 Guidelines to Help Make Sure Your Child's Oral Health Stays on Track
posted: Aug. 12, 2021.
As they mature, your child's teeth, gums and jaws develop—if all goes well, they'll all be healthy and functioning normally when they enter adulthood. But tooth decay and other Read more -
Start Your Day Off with a (Healthy) Smile!
posted: Aug. 10, 2021.
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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Is periodontal disease contagious?
posted: Aug. 03, 2021.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, half of adults age 30 and over suffer from some form of gum disease. Caused by plaque buildup, gum disease is
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Here's Why Gum Disease Could Be Lurking in Your Mouth Even Now
posted: Aug. 02, 2021.
If you think periodontal (gum) disease is something that only happens to the other guy (or gal), you might want to reconsider. Roughly half of adults over age 30—and Read more -
Thirsty? We Have Some Ideas on Tap
posted: Jul. 27, 2021.
No, we don’t mean the latest foamy offering from your favorite microbrewery. When you’re thirsty, one of the best options available is literally at your fingertips—tap water, straight from your
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Focus on These 4 Oral Health Areas While Caring for an Older Family Member
posted: Jul. 23, 2021.
Millions of people are currently caring for an elderly family member. If that describes your family, then you know how overwhelming that responsibility can be at times. A part of Read more -
Persistent Bad Breath? It Could Be Time to Talk to Your Periodontist
posted: Jul. 20, 2021.
Part of presenting our best faces to the world is making sure our smiles are bright and our breath is fresh. Sure, we’ve all been embarrassed by an occasional pungent
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Smoking and Dental Implants
posted: Jul. 13, 2021.
Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to replace a missing tooth with an implant. While an implant will restore the appearance of your smile, you also know that there are many
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Zac Efron's Smile Transformation Could Happen to You
posted: Jul. 12, 2021.
Actor Zac Efron has one of the top smiles in a business known for beautiful smiles. Bursting on the scene in 2006 at age 18 in High School Musical, Read more -
Tell us about your summer!
posted: Jul. 06, 2021.
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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Brush or Floss First? Here's What You Need to Know to Decide
posted: Jul. 02, 2021.
If you like conundrums like "Which came first? The chicken or the egg?", then you may enjoy this one: "Which should you do first, brush or floss?" Both of these Read more -
Happy Fourth of July
posted: Jun. 29, 2021.
Every year, Americans all over the world celebrate the birth of the country and its independence on the Fourth of July. There are countless ways that people celebrate and they
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What are dental implants?
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.
Do you have a space where a tooth used to be? Were you born with a missing tooth? Are you getting ready for dentures? You may be a good candidate
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