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How Sleep Apnea Can Affect Your Waking Life
posted: Mar. 21, 2023.
We all know that sleep apnea causes many a difficult night. Noisy snoring, gasping for breath, and waking up dozens of times a sleep cycle are the unhappy consequences of Read more
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St. Patrick's Day: Celtic pride, green shamrocks, and lucky charms!
posted: Mar. 14, 2023.
“St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.” Adrienne Cook Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must Read more
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March is National Nutrition Month!
posted: Mar. 07, 2023.
While you don’t have to wait to start eating right, March is the month the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics asks everyone to pay special attention to what goes into Read more
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Are you nervous about seeing the dentist? You’re not alone!
posted: Feb. 28, 2023.
With advances in modern dentistry, a trip to Ayanna Poindexter these days is pretty routine. But visiting the doctor and our team still makes some patients anxious—so much so that Read more
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Dental Emergencies in Children
posted: Feb. 21, 2023.
Unfortunately, dental emergencies can sometimes be unavoidable among young children. The good news is the doctor can help you prepare in case you and your child find yourselves in any Read more
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Valentine's Day History
posted: Feb. 14, 2023.
Valentine’s Day is best known as a celebration of love in all its forms. Pink hearts, red roses, and cute greeting cards adorn every surface you see. What many people Read more
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What’s the Big Deal about Sleep Apnea?
posted: Feb. 07, 2023.
What’s the big deal about a little snoring during the night? Or feeling a bit drowsy during the day? Or an occasional bout of insomnia? If your sleep problems are Read more
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Five Tips for Taking Tots to the Dentist
posted: Jan. 31, 2023.
Toddlers are notoriously balky about strangers. But their first dental visit should not be cause for fear and tears. Nor should you assume that getting your toddler to Ayanna Poindexter Read more
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Preventing Toddler Tooth Decay
posted: Jan. 24, 2023.
You do everything you can to protect your toddler with safeguards large and small. Installing that complicated car seat. Figuring out which sunscreen is best for delicate skin. Spending weeks Read more
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I haven’t been to the dentist in years; what should I expect?
posted: Jan. 17, 2023.
Time flies when we are not at the dentist! Before you know it, years may have gone by. Let’s take a moment to explain what takes place when a patient Read more
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Dental X-Ray Safety
posted: Jan. 10, 2023.
It's easy to be skeptical about X-rays whether we speak of a full-body X-ray or a dental X-ray. Radiation is radiation. It's vital to know all the facts before judging Read more
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Going Green for the New Year
posted: Jan. 03, 2023.
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
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Healthy Resolutions for Healthy Teeth
posted: Dec. 27, 2022.
Every January 1st, you have your resolutions ready. No more nail biting. Lose ten pounds. Stop smoking. None of us are happy about those annoying bad habits we’ve picked up Read more
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I can't stop grinding my teeth! How can a dentist help?
posted: Dec. 20, 2022.
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
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Sleep Apnea: What a Dentist Can Do
posted: Dec. 13, 2022.
You find yourself drowsy and irritable all day. Or you have trouble sleeping, and when you do, you snore loudly throughout the night punctuated with silent pauses where you aren’t Read more
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Why Visiting the Emergency Room for Your Dental Problem isn’t a Good Idea
posted: Dec. 06, 2022.
Emergency rooms are for emergencies, so before you head to the hospital because of a dental problem, you need to ask yourself this question: Is what you're experiencing really a Read more