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I can't stop grinding my teeth! How can a dentist help?
posted: Mar. 25, 2026.

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
Fluoride Treatments—They’re Not Just for Kids!
posted: Mar. 18, 2026.

Fluoride has been one of the great game-changers in children’s dental health. Drinking fluoridated water. Using fluoride toothpaste. Scheduling fluoride treatments. All of these child-friendly dental habits help prevent cavities Read more
Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day?
posted: Mar. 11, 2026.

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
Are your teeth ready for the big day?
posted: Mar. 04, 2026.

Capturing the Moment At Healthy Smiles Dentistry we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important the little Read more
Snack Attack
posted: Feb. 25, 2026.

Should a quick bite between meals make us feel guilty? Or worse, make our teeth suffer a greater risk of cavities? Let’s avoid both those possibilities! We have several tooth-healthy Read more
Treatments for Tooth Discoloration
posted: Feb. 18, 2026.

Congratulations! You’re getting married! Wow! It’s your twentieth reunion! New job? Great news! No matter the occasion, large or small, you want to celebrate it with your whitest, brightest smile. Read more
Team Dark Chocolate
posted: Feb. 11, 2026.

Valentine’s Day is the holiday to celebrate all the treasured relationships in your life. It’s a time to honor love in all shapes and forms with cards, social gatherings, and Read more
Dental Veneers
posted: Feb. 04, 2026.

Are you looking to improve the appearance of your front teeth? Dental veneers are widely used to improve the appearance of front teeth and are a much more conservative option Read more
Healthy Gums and Older Adults
posted: Jan. 28, 2026.

One of the most important parts of staying healthy as we grow older is being open to learning new ways of staying healthy! While worrying about braces or wisdom teeth Read more
The Link Between HPV and Oral Cancer
posted: Jan. 21, 2026.

Cancer has become a common word, and it seems like there is new research about it every day. We know antioxidants are important. We know some cancers are more treatable Read more
What should I use to clean my baby’s teeth?
posted: Jan. 14, 2026.

You might think babies don’t need to brush their teeth, especially when they don’t have any. But by starting good habits like brushing when your child is young, you can Read more
Going Green for the New Year
posted: Jan. 07, 2026.

Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to Read more
A Brighter Smile for the New Year
posted: Dec. 31, 2025.

The beginning of a new year is the perfect opportunity for a fresh start for you and your smile. At Healthy Smiles Dentistry, a brighter smile is quick and easy! Given Read more
Flossing Fact or Flossing Fiction?
posted: Dec. 24, 2025.

Somewhere in a bathroom drawer or medicine cabinet, we all have one—that little plastic dental floss dispenser. And whether you use your floss every day (yay!), or have completely forgotten Read more
What are the benefits of visiting a dentist regularly?
posted: Dec. 17, 2025.

Your regularly scheduled dental checkups with the doctor are not just meant to make your smile prettier and healthier. Your mouth’s health has an important impact on your overall physical Read more
What is an Impacted Tooth?
posted: Dec. 10, 2025.

You may have heard this term the first time you or a friend got your wisdom teeth. That makes sense, as wisdom teeth are the teeth most often impacted in Read more