the doctor and our staff rely on digital X-rays to help us diagnose oral conditions and process images at incredibly high speeds. You can also view digital X-rays in real
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It’s summer—that wonderful time of year when fresh and delicious produce abounds. the doctor will tell you that your teeth, gums, and tissues all rely on an appropriate mix of
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Have you ever had that sinking feeling after biting into something soft and chewy and feeling something hard and crunchy instead? You’ve chipped or broken a tooth, but what should
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Memorial Day didn't become an official holiday until 1971, but Americans started gathering annually in the spring to remember those who lost their lives in war during the 1860s, right
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Your regularly scheduled dental checkups with the doctor are not just meant to make your smile prettier and healthier. Your mouth’s health has an important impact on your overall physical
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Unless you work for an insurance company, you probably do not spend a lot of your time studying all the terminology that dental insurance companies use to describe the treatments
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Summer is almost here, which means a season full of vacations, adventures and great memories is just around the corner for our patients at Charles L. Sours, Jr. D.D.S.. Everyone
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If you notice every imperfection in your smile and you are aiming for a more ideal-looking smile, veneers might be for you. Veneers are common tools in cosmetic dentistry for
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Most people hear the word root canal and panic. With today’s state of the art equipment and improved local anesthetic devices, and some knowledge, a root canal does not have
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Are energy drinks bad for your teeth? Many of our patients at Charles L. Sours, Jr. D.D.S. ask us this question, so here’s the scoop.
Energy drinks have been on the
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The Importance of Facial Protection
Americans from all walks of life should mark April as National Facial Protection Month on their calendars. The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, Academy for Sports
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Today, the doctor and our team at Charles L. Sours, Jr. D.D.S. thought we would talk about mouthguards, what they are, where to get them, and when to use them.
Q:
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With advances in modern dentistry, a trip to Charles L. Sours, Jr. D.D.S. these days is pretty routine. But visiting the doctor and our team still makes some patients anxious—so
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On March 17, everyone has a little Irish in them. St. Patrick’s Day is a joyous celebration of Irish heritage. The holiday originated as a commemoration of Saint Patrick, who
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Charles L. Sours, Jr. D.D.S.
updated: Mar. 11, 2022
When you are missing teeth, it is critical to replace them. Without all your teeth, chewing and eating can be challenging, as well as uncomfortable. Missing teeth can also destabilize
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Just like natural teeth, the doctor will tell you that dentures have a tendency to get coated with plaque, which is a sticky, transparent film that attracts food and bacteria.
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