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Chewing Gum: Fact and Fiction
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Anonymous
posted: Jan. 24, 2023.
Remember all the things your parents would tell you when you were growing up to scare you away from doing something? Like how lying might make your nose grow, misbehaving
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Common Emergency Care Visits: Toothaches or abscesses
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 17, 2023.
Dental problems do not always wait for normal office hours. Broken fillings or damaged teeth are common reasons for emergency treatment. Toothaches and abscesses can also require prompt attention. the
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Oh no, not the dentist!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 10, 2023.
If you or your children suffer from dental anxiety, you aren’t alone. According to the Cleveland Clinic, between nine and 15 percent of Americans admit to feeling sufficiently afraid of
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Tooth Protection and Winter Sports
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 03, 2023.
Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re
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It's a Wrap: Ending the year with a smile!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: 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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Pregnancy and Oral Care
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Anonymous
posted: Dec. 20, 2022.
Pregnancy involves a lot of alterations in your health. Matturro Dental is here to help you understand the oral health aspects of your pregnancy.
As you may already know, your body
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Wiggle Room
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 13, 2022.
When you’re pregnant, you expect physical changes. That’s part of the excitement of the journey! What isn’t expected—and not nearly as exciting—is when your familiar smile seems to be changing
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The Secret to Keeping Your Teeth for Life
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Anonymous
posted: Dec. 06, 2022.
The secret to keeping your teeth for life involves more than one secret. The first is that there is no secret; and in fact, there really is no difficulty involved.
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Are you at risk for oral cancer?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 29, 2022.
Nearly 40,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer annually in the United States, with more than 8,000 dying every year from the disease. Oral cancer has a higher death rate
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Thanksgiving in North America
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Anonymous
posted: Nov. 22, 2022.
Thanksgiving marks the start to the holidays; a season filled with feasting, indulging, and spending time with family and friends are always special. Thanksgiving is a holiday meant for giving
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Dangers of Alcohol and Oral Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 15, 2022.
We often have patients who ask, “Can drinking alcohol affect my oral health?” There are, in fact, a few reasons why that martini may not be good for your pearly
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Should I fix my chipped tooth?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 08, 2022.
It was a small fall! A miniscule piece of popcorn! A minor foul on the basketball court! But now there’s a chip in your otherwise perfect smile. Is a chipped
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November Marks National Diabetes Awareness Month
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Anonymous
posted: Nov. 01, 2022.
Diabetes is a chronic disease that increases the risk for many serious health problems, including severe gum disease. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and it’s a great time for us
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Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: 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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Top Five Things to Keep Your Dentist Smiling
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 18, 2022.
Come say hello twice a year. The American Dental Association says two times is the charm. Multiple visits a year lets us keep an eye out for any developing issues.
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Why Are My Child’s Baby Teeth So White?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 11, 2022.
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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