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Different Types of Dental Floss
When it comes to great oral health, you’ll often hear your dentist in St. Joseph talk a lot about proper brushing and the importance of...

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Jul 30, 20192 min read


Can Swimming Pools Affect Your Smile?
Swimming pools may seem like an odd thing for your dentist in St. Joseph to talk about, but besides being a long-time summer favorite and...

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Jul 22, 20192 min read


Why It’s Wise to Consider Getting Your Wisdom Teeth Removed
Nobody wants to hear that they have to have surgery. But when it comes to wisdom teeth, around 90% of Americans have had theirs removed....

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Jun 21, 20192 min read


Why You Should Pay Attention to Gum Health
When many people think about their dental care they immediately think of teeth and smiles. But there’s another huge part of dentistry...

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Jun 11, 20192 min read


Your Guide to Understanding Cosmetic Dentistry
Any dentist, along with everyone at our St. Joseph dental office, will tell you that one of the most gratifying, tear-jerking moments we...

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May 28, 20193 min read


Pregnancy & Dental Care: Is it Still Safe?
To all of the expectant mothers out there, both current and potential patients, everyone at our St. Joseph dental office wants to say,...

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May 15, 20192 min read


Signs of an Abscessed Tooth
Your tooth is throbbing, and you’re in a lot of pain. It’s unlike any pain you’ve ever felt before, and it’s definitely worse than a...

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Apr 24, 20192 min read


Common Symptoms of Oral Cancer
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and our dental office in St. Joseph wants to encourage all of our neighbors to get regular dental...

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Apr 15, 20192 min read


Your Missing Tooth is No Match For These Dental Solutions
Your St. Joseph dentist knows what it’s like to lose a tooth. Sometimes there’s a little pain. Sometimes you might feel embarrassed....

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Mar 29, 20192 min read


Why It’s Important Not to Ignore Your Snoring
Think back to the last time you woke up feeling refreshed and ready to take on your daily demands. It’s so nice to have the energy and...

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Mar 20, 20192 min read


What to Do About Sensitive Teeth
If thinking about indulging in a cold bowl of ice cream or sipping on a cup of hot tea makes you wince in pain, you may be suffering from...

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Feb 27, 20192 min read


Can Poor Oral Health Increase the Risk for Heart Problems?
When it comes to dentistry and oral health, many people think of only the mouth itself. While dentistry is certainly about keeping teeth...

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Feb 12, 20192 min read


Vitamins You Need for Good Oral Health
Making sure you and your family get enough of the right vitamins and minerals is an important part of helping your bodies stay healthy....

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Jan 30, 20192 min read


Stress & Oral Health
Even though the craziness of the holidays is behind us, it doesn’t necessarily mean our stress levels have decreased. Everyday life can...

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Jan 11, 20192 min read


5 Dental Myths That You Shouldn’t Believe
There are plenty of places to get oral health advice — our dental office in St. Joseph, friends or family members, and perhaps even the...

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Dec 28, 20182 min read


What is a Canker Sore?
While inconvenient and sometimes a little painful, canker sores are more annoying than they are concerning. But when canker sores pop up...

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Dec 13, 20182 min read


GERD & Dental Problems
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as its more common and easier to pronounce acronym GERD, is an uncomfortable problem...

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Nov 28, 20182 min read


Diabetes Awareness Month
November is recognized as National Diabetes Awareness Month and serves to raise awareness of diabetes, other health problems associated...

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Nov 13, 20182 min read


These Treats Are Worse for Teeth Than Candy
When it comes to candy-filled holidays like Halloween, we usually caution our patients to enjoy sweet snacks and candy in moderation. And...

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Oct 24, 20182 min read


Is Chewing Gum Good for Teeth?
Gum may be your go-to fix to temporarily get rid of bad breath. Or maybe you just like to chew gum and there’s always a pack nearby. But...

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Oct 11, 20182 min read
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