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Summer is Almost Here: Tips for a bright, white smile!
posted: May 02, 2023.
Summer is almost here, which means a season full of vacations, adventures and great memories is just around the corner for our patients at Ayanna Poindexter. Everyone wants a glowing Read more -
Adults Can Get Cavities, Too
posted: Apr. 25, 2023.
There are some things we just don’t miss about being a kid. Getting grounded? A thing of the past. Curfew? Not happening. Confiscating our cell phones? As if. Cavities? While Read more -
Every Day is Earth Day
posted: Apr. 18, 2023.
During the early days of the environmental awareness movement, those who demonstrated against pollution, toxic chemicals, and the general public health were known as hippies. The early 1970s were a Read more -
The Most Common Causes of Gum Disease
posted: Apr. 11, 2023.
Unless you're aware of the signs and symptoms of gum disease and how it's caused, it's possible that you may have unknowingly developed it. Often painless, gum disease -- or Read more -
This April, Let’s Celebrate National Facial Protection Month!
posted: Apr. 04, 2023.
Poor April. While other months celebrate romance, or giving thanks, or costumes and candy, April has—April Fool’s Day and a tax deadline. We might be forgiven for thinking these two Read more -
Pregnancy and Oral Care
posted: Mar. 28, 2023.
Pregnancy involves a lot of alterations in your health. Ayanna Poindexter is here to help you understand the oral health aspects of your pregnancy. As you may already know, your body Read more -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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