Dangers of Thumb Sucking

July 26, 2022

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It’s common for children to suck their thumb at a young age. the doctor and our team want you to understand the potential issues that can surface down the road if the habit isn’t broken early on.

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The Truth about TMJ

July 19, 2022

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TMJ is the quick way of referring to your Temporomandibular Joint. Pardon the pun, but that’s quite a mouthful! What is this joint, what does it do, and, if your the doctor and our team have told you that you have a TMJ disorder, what can we do to help?

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The Evolution of the Toothbrush

July 12, 2022

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Oral hygiene has always been an important part of maintaining overall health. For thousands of years, humans have found ways to keep their teeth and mouths clean. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), “early forms of the toothbrush have existed for nearly 5,000 years.” But what exactly did the first toothbrush look like?

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