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September Signals National Gum Care Awareness Month

When talk turns to oral health and wellness, the conversation often sidesteps a crucial component: your gums. Given this common oversight, we’re not at all surprised that most people don’t realize September is National Gum Care Awareness Month. If that sounds silly, it’s likely because you don’t realize how important your gums are to your …

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Our Team is Thankful for TMJ Awareness Month 

It might sound strange, but our team is thankful for any initiative that raises awareness about common, yet challenging, dental issues. In this case, November marks TMJ Awareness Month and we’re grateful that there is an official designation to educate the population about this often-overlooked condition. Before the month ended, we wanted to take a moment …

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What to do with excess candy after Halloween

The thrill of trick or treating is one we can empathize with. We remember being children and wanting to collect as much candy as we possibly could (or would fit in our bags). Realistically, however, after mom and dad have “candy taxed” their children’s collection, most children can’t or won’t be able to eat all …