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There's No Fluoride in my Drinking Water - How Do I Get Fluoride?

By: Erica Laceria on 5/13/25 10:15

Fluoride in water, a long debated topic, is considered important for adults and especially children. It helps protect tooth enamel and stop tooth decay. The American Dental ...

Fairy Magic: The Surprising Origin of the Tooth Fairy

By: Erica Laceria on 8/31/23 13:15

Most of us grew up filling our piggy banks with the money we received for our baby teeth as we lost them. Who could forget the overwhelming excitement they felt the morning they ...

Spring Allergies: How to Protect Your Eyes

By: Erica Laceria on 5/2/22 12:36

With the changing of seasons come new and irritating allergens. You step outside to enjoy the ever-warmer weather only to find that your eyes begin to itch and get teary. It is ...

What is An Oral Cancer Screening and Do I Need One?

By: Erica Laceria on 3/30/22 10:30

According to the National Institutes of Health, 54,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with oral cancer each year. The five-year survival rate is a little more than 57 percent, ...

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Why is Dental Insurance Separate from Medical Insurance?

By: Erica Laceria on 4/5/21 16:24

You just enrolled in your company's benefits package and have an appointment to visit the dentist. Once you arrive at the office, you discover your plan doesn't cover your visit. ...

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What to do When Your Teeth Whitening Goes Wrong

By: Erica Laceria on 1/8/21 12:12

Whether you have a special event in person or over video chat, you've done everything you can to get ready to look and feel your best. You've included some extra workout time, ...

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Top 3 Medications to Treat Mouth Ulcers (Sores)

By: Erica Laceria on 12/17/20 12:14

Did you know that 1 in 5 people around the world experience pesky mouth ulcers (or sores) from time to time? They usually show up as a little blister or patch of irritated skin ...

Pet Oral Care: Keep Your Dog’s Teeth Strong!

By: Erica Laceria on 8/25/20 11:13

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Brushing your Teeth Properly: 9 Things You Might Be Doing Wrong

By: Erica Laceria on 8/17/20 11:00

Teeth brushing is a simple yet crucial practice that we should all have started at an early age. We most likely learned from our parents, who learned from their parents, and so ...

6 Of The Best Lip Balms For Chapped Lips

By: Erica Laceria on 7/28/20 14:30

Whether you’re genetically inclined, have a habit of biting your lips or the changes in weather effect you, most of us have had an encounter with chapped lips at some point. It ...

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