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Author: Anonymous updated: Jan. 07, 2025

You use your mouthguard for sports, wear a nightguard if you grind your teeth, and never bite down on solid objects. But even with all the care in the world, Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Jan. 06, 2025

That satisfying crunch of ice might seem harmless, but dentists unanimously agree: chewing ice can lead to serious dental problems. Dr. Sarah Chen, DDS, of the American Dental Association (ADA) Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Dec. 31, 2024

We’ve been celebrating the new year for a really, really long time. It goes way back, but it started formally in 1582, when Pope George XIII made January 1st the Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Dec. 24, 2024

Have you ever wondered why people have wisdom teeth? These are a third set of molars that come in behind the rest of all your other teeth, usually during early Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Dec. 17, 2024

Dental emergencies are bound to come up when you have young children. the doctor and our team want to you to be prepared in case you run into a difficult Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Dec. 10, 2024

As with any surgery, post-procedure care is of utmost importance after getting periodontal surgery. Bleeding, pain, swelling, and other sensations are common and should be expected to a degree. This Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Dec. 05, 2024

Author: Anonymous updated: Dec. 03, 2024

You might have a small chip in a tooth from an unfortunate encounter with peanut brittle, or even several chips from a touch football game that got a little out Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Nov. 26, 2024

the doctor will tell you that while you are sleep, your mouth may be very active. If you find yourself waking up with headaches, facial pain, neck aches, or a Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Nov. 19, 2024

Whether it’s your first child or you’re an experienced mom, pregnancy is an exciting time—which you’ll be able to enjoy much more once the days of morning sickness are over. Morning Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Nov. 12, 2024

Many smokers believe that chewing tobacco is a safer alternative to smoking cigarettes. This simply isn't the case! In fact, smokeless tobacco can cause serious health concerns. Smokeless tobacco comes in Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Nov. 06, 2024

Bendel Family Dentistry Accepts Most Dental Insurance Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Nov. 05, 2024

Diabetes is a chronic disease that increases the risk for many serious health problems, including severe gum disease. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and it’s a great time for us Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Oct. 29, 2024

There are many reasons to choose sedation dentistry. Perhaps anxiety is an issue, or your teeth are extremely sensitive. You may have a low pain threshold, an easily triggered gag Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Oct. 22, 2024

Children are born with a set of primary teeth – 20 to be exact – that help them learn to chew and speak, and develop enough space in the jaw Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Oct. 15, 2024

In dentistry, there are a wide variety of treatments, everything from elective procedures to those that are necessary and potentially lifesaving. So given the slew of treatment options, how do Read more