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I’ve lost a filling; now what?
posted: Jan. 07, 2025.
Dental fillings usually protect our teeth, but sometimes they need to be protected, too. If you lose a filling, contact our Macon, Georgia office immediately and let us advise you Read more
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Five (Easy-to-Keep!) Dental Resolutions for the New Year
posted: Dec. 31, 2024.
It’s a new year! A blank calendar! A traditional time to make a few changes that could change your life for the better. And while we applaud big goals like Read more
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Tooth Worms? The History of Cavities and Tooth Fillings
posted: Dec. 24, 2024.
Scientists have discovered tooth decay in specimens that are more than 15,000 years old. The ancients once thought that cavities were caused by something called “tooth worms” … Eew! They Read more
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Heart Disease and Oral Health
posted: Dec. 17, 2024.
Is there a link between oral health and heart health? This is a question that has been receiving a lot of attention in recent studies. While as yet there is Read more
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Camping Oral Health Tips
posted: Dec. 10, 2024.
If your idea of camping is a quiet walk through the woods before returning to your rustic hotel, your regular brushing habits will be perfect for your trip. But if Read more
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Thirsty? We Have Some Ideas on Tap
posted: Dec. 03, 2024.
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 Read more
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Intraoral Cameras
posted: Nov. 26, 2024.
It seems today’s technology has made every moment a camera-ready opportunity. (Just check your friends and their latest selfies.) What you may not expect is the opportunity to see a Read more
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Teeth Grinding Can Damage Your Teeth
posted: Nov. 19, 2024.
Grinding of the teeth, also known as bruxism, is a serious condition from which nearly ten percent of Americans suffer. It’s a mechanical reflex that often happens during slumber. Unfortunately, Read more
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Thumb Sucking
posted: Nov. 12, 2024.
Learning to suck their thumbs is one of the first physical skills babies acquire. In fact, ultrasound images have revealed babies sucking their thumbs in the womb! Babies have a Read more
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National Brush Day
posted: Nov. 05, 2024.
October 31—Halloween. Fourth Thursday in November—Thanksgiving. And, in between these two favorite autumn holidays, we have November 1—National Brush Day! Okay, okay. Maybe National Brush Day isn’t quite as well-known as Read more
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How much calcium does my child need?
posted: Oct. 29, 2024.
When you were a kid, your parents may have told you to drink milk to build strong bones and grow tall and strong. Now that you have children of your Read more
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Three Surprising Causes of Bad Breath
posted: Oct. 22, 2024.
Rumor has it that the Queen of England doesn’t allow garlic in the palace. And, even if you have no royal duties in the near future, it might be a Read more
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Toothaches and Abscesses
posted: Oct. 15, 2024.
With the doctor, emergency dental care is only a phone call away. Dental problems are uncomfortable and should always be treated as soon as possible to prevent them from getting Read more
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Amalgam Fillings vs. White Fillings
posted: Oct. 08, 2024.
Many varieties of fillings are available at our Macon, Georgia office. Most people are familiar with traditional amalgam fillings: those big silver spots on top of teeth. Made from a mixture Read more
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Fall’s in the Air? Think Fall Dental Care
posted: Oct. 01, 2024.
Whether you already miss the sun’s bright rays, or can’t wait for some cool, crisp weather and colorful leaves, summer is making way for fall. And the change of seasons Read more
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Double Duty
posted: Sep. 24, 2024.
If you play a contact sport, you know about mouthguards. You know about the cushioning protection they provide for your teeth. And not just your teeth—mouthguards also help protect your Read more