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Composite: What It Is, How It Helps

Do you hear us talk about composite a lot but you don’t really know what it is? Are you fairly certain that your tooth-colored filling is made of composite (it is) but you can’t really explain what that means? Since this is a beneficial material that can truly help your smile in many ways, we […]

Microsoft Word 2013 Beginning

Are you new to the world of Microsoft Office? Perhaps you’ve been using Microsoft Word for some time but you could use a little help with Microsoft Word 2013. Whatever your skill level, check out this upcoming Microsoft Word 2013 Beginning class. […]

Dental Hygiene And Braces

Whether you have braces, your little one has braces, or even your spouse has braces, you might find that this is a whole new ballgame when it comes to dental hygiene. What was once a simple process now seems like brand new, uncharted territory that has you feeling standoffish and a little scared. Care, of […]

Dental Hygiene: All About Saving Money

We all know that at a glance, dental care can seem expensive. However, we encourage you to remember that it is most definitely affordable, so long as you have a solid handle regarding how to make smile care work for your budget. Today, we’d like to tackle the detail of dental hygiene and saving money. […]

Family Dentistry: 3 Real Reasons You Don’t Schedule Care

You might find yourself procrastinating, coming up with rationalizations, and getting distracted. Basically, you seem to find any excuse to avoid scheduling dental care for your family. It’s not that you don’t want to protect the smiles of your loved ones (that includes your smile, too). In reality, it’s more than likely that there are […]

Need A Deep Cleaning? Don’t Feel Guilty.

We know you’re not too excited about coming in for your deep cleaning to address periodontal problems. However, we encourage you to let go of any feelings you’re experiencing at the moment of frustration, guilt, or anything else in the realm of negativity. Instead, we suggest you start feeling relieved and optimistic about your upcoming […]

Jazz In July: Betsy Hickok Quartet

Calling all jazz super-enthusiasts! If you’re never one to pass up an opportunity to enjoy live jazz (and if you know anything about the 30 plus years the Metro Arts Alliance has been performing its Jazz in July event), then it’s time to prepare! The Jazz In July: Betsy Hickok Quartet event is nearly here! […]

3 Ways Enamel Becomes Damaged

Did you know that your tooth enamel, though it is prized as the hardest substance in the human body, is something that can become damaged? Unfortunately, even though you might think you’re doing an exceptional job protecting this outer layer of each tooth in your smile, you may actually end up leaving enamel exposed to […]

Dental Help: Save Yourself From The Worst Vacation

When it comes to your smile health and vacation, we encourage you to remember that you can have a wonderful time if you consider some important tidbits before you embark on your journey. Or, you can proceed with reckless abandon and risk having the worst vacation ever! How to achieve the former? We can help. […]

The Reasoning Behind Conservative Treatments

First, what does ‘conservative treatments’ mean? The term ‘conservative treatments‘ refers to treatments that are done in effort to conserve the integrity of the tooth. Conservation is key. Decisions are made and recommendations are made with the main objective of saving as much as the tooth with as little as disruption as possible. Dentistry focused […]

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