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Osteoporosis and Oral Health
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 19, 2024
Today, the doctor and our team at Charles L. Sours, Jr. D.D.S. thought we would examine the relationship between osteoporosis and oral health, since 40 million Americans have osteoporosis or
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Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 12, 2024
Happily for all of us who like to celebrate with friends and family, there’s no need to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day. Every March 17th, many of us
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Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 05, 2024
At Charles L. Sours, Jr. D.D.S., we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to
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Mall Whitening: Why You Shouldn’t
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 27, 2024
A shopping mall is a great place to get lots of errands done in one trip. Department stores, clothing boutiques, specialty shops? So many tempting options all in one place.
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Losing a Baby Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 20, 2024
It seems like yesterday. There you were, comforting your baby through sleepless nights, soothing her with a dentist-approved teether, celebrating as that first tiny tooth poked through her gums. And
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Valentine's Day History
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 13, 2024
Valentine’s Day is best known as a celebration of love in all its forms. Pink hearts, red roses, and cute greeting cards adorn every surface you see. What many people
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Three Signs You May Have Gingivitis
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 06, 2024
Gingivitis, or inflammation of the gums, is an early stage of gum disease. If you have gingivitis, it’s important to visit the doctor to get proper treatment, since home care
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Dental Veneers
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 30, 2024
If you want to fix staining, large gaps, fillings, chipped teeth, or the overall shape of your teeth, this may be the perfect option for you. Many of our patients
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Let's Talk About Your Roots!
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 23, 2024
You’ve learned a lot from your dentist and your family about how to take care of your teeth. You brush and floss, you wear a mouthguard when you’re active, and
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Famous Dentists in History
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 16, 2024
Every six months or so you head down to your local dentist for a teeth cleaning, but have you ever thought that your dentist could one day be famous? Well,
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What stinks?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 09, 2024
Spilling soda on someone’s white shirt, telling an off-color joke at an inappropriate time, or sneezing chewed food all over the dinner table all pale in comparison to the socially
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Tooth Protection and Winter Sports
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 02, 2024
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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Healthy Resolutions for Healthy Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 26, 2023
Every January 1st, you have your resolutions ready. No more nail biting. Lose ten pounds. Stop smoking. None of us are happy about those annoying bad habits we’ve picked up
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How Tooth-Colored Fillings Improve Your Smile
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 19, 2023
Today’s crowns, veneers, and tooth colored fillings are very natural looking compared to early counterparts. There was a time when dentists placed silver fillings exclusively. This material is still used,
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I have fluoride toothpaste and fluoridated water; do I need a fluoride treatment?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 12, 2023
Fluoride is a naturally found ion with a history of greatly reducing the incidence of tooth decay in children. However, over the past decade, people have increasingly consumed bottled water,
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‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 05, 2023
It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no
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