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Author: Anonymous updated: Apr. 29, 2025

We often have patients who ask, “Can drinking alcohol affect my oral health?” There are, in fact, a few reasons why that martini may not be good for your pearly Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Apr. 22, 2025

Regardless of the type of dental emergency you experience, it is important that you visit Bendel Family Dentistry for emergency dental care as soon as possible. A chipped or cracked Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Apr. 15, 2025

Halitosis is the fancy, scientific word for “bad breath.” the doctor and our team know there are several reasons why you may have halitosis; let’s look at a few: Gum disease Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Apr. 08, 2025

Feeling apprehensive or guilty for not visiting a dentist in over a year is common, but coming back to receive dental care is easier than you may think. Our dental Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Apr. 01, 2025

Happy Oral Cancer Awareness Month! We know oral cancer can be kind of a scary topic, but it’s worth using this opportunity to learn about the disease and spread knowledge Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Mar. 25, 2025

Many adults wonder if they should continue to receive fluoride treatments. Our team at Bendel Family Dentistry wants to set the record straight about the usefulness of fluoride treatment for Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Mar. 18, 2025

Oral health is an important and often overlooked component of an older person’s general health and well-being. the doctor and our team know that for many of our older patients, Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Mar. 11, 2025

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 Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Mar. 04, 2025

If you’ve been following a vegetarian or vegan diet, you know that there’s much more to living a healthy life than simply avoiding meat products. Making sure your diet includes Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Feb. 25, 2025

Cavities are the reason why most people fear going to the dentist. But they’re also the reason you should be visiting the doctor on a regular basis. Specifically, cavities are the Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Feb. 18, 2025

We’re all trying to find a healthy balance in our lives. Balancing work and home life. Eating a well-balanced diet. Balancing our budgets. Maintaining the right pH balance in our Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Feb. 11, 2025

From a student handing out sweets for her classmates to an older married couple exchanging boxes of candy, Valentine’s Day is the time of year when people like to show Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Feb. 04, 2025

No, we don’t mean the latest foamy offering from your favorite microbrewery. When you’re thirsty, one of the best options available is literally at your fingertips—tap water, straight from your Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Jan. 28, 2025

When patients of Bendel Family Dentistry hear any mention of oral or dental hygiene, they probably think of brushing and flossing their teeth. Although these are extremely important, the term Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Jan. 21, 2025

We turn on the tap and it comes rushing out. We walk down the hall at work or school and stop at the fountain without even thinking about it. It’s Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Jan. 14, 2025

A root canal entails the removal of the nerve supply from a tooth. If you know the purpose of a root canal, the process may seem a little less intimidating. the Read more