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The Worst Thanksgiving Foods for Your Teeth

The Arndt Dental team, Concord’s Friendliest Dentist, is looking forward to Thanksgiving and we hope you are, too. Whether it’s the meal, gathering with loved ones, catching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, or binge-watching holiday movies, Turkey Day has a lot to recommend it!  Excitement aside, we also hope that you’ll be thankful for our …

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What You Need to Know About Six-Year Molars

Though it can come as a surprise to some parents, one of the first major changes in your child’s dental development is the arrival of their six-year molars. These are the first set of permanent molars and typically appear around age six, hence the name.  Unlike baby teeth, six-year molars come in behind the baby …

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Skip These Popular Summertime Treats for Healthier Teeth

While summer is synonymous with fun, relaxation, and seasonal treats, some of these delights can be less than kind to your teeth. We’ll take you through some popular summertime treats that you should consider skipping for the sake of keeping your teeth their healthiest. Instead, we’ll point you in the right direction (quite literally!) of …

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10 Common Myths About Dental Care Debunked

In our last blog post, we tackled the all-too-common issue of dental anxiety and offered some tips to help our patients overcome it. Similar in spirit, we’re using this month’s blog post to dispel some myths about dental care that can negatively impact your health and wellness. Many of these are old wives’ tales, but …

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Tooth Sensitivity: Meet the Common Culprits Causing Your Teeth So Much Pain

It’s unmistakable. That sharp zing when you take a sip of cold water or hot coffee, even if you indulge in something sweet… those of you who know, know.  Tooth sensitivity is a tyrant. In order to help you put an end to the pain of tooth sensitivity, we’ve compiled a list of the common …