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Blow a Bubble

IT’S THAT TIME of year again: time to show our support for oral cancer patients! April is National Oral Cancer Awareness month, and with your help and that of Oral Cancer Cause (OCC), our practice is raising funds to help oral cancer patients through the difficult period of their treatment and beyond. Making Treatment And […]

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Seasonal Allergies And Your Oral Health

SPRING IS IN THE AIR…and that means so are allergies. Seasonal allergies affect millions of people every year, but did you know that they can also affect oral health?   Why Do We Get Seasonal Allergies? While there are plenty of allergens that can make us sneeze year round, such as dust and pet dander, […]

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How to Help Your Child Prepare for the Dentist

    THERE’S NOTHING BETTER than seeing a child’s smile light up a room. While parents understand the importance of keeping that smile healthy by regularly visiting the dentist, some children are a bit apprehensive about making that visit. At The Dental Touch, we are happy to offer some words of advice during National Children’s […]

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Get Your Smile Ready for the Big Day!

YOU’VE DREAMED OF THIS day your whole life. You have the ring and the fiancé, the planning is going well, and you’re down to the last few details. Bridals are coming up, and then the wedding itself. You realize there’s something you need to do before you have hundreds of pictures taken of you: perfect […]

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Dental Trivia to Impress Your Friends

MOST PEOPLE OUTSIDE of teeth-related professions probably only think about their teeth when something’s wrong, like when there’s something stuck between them in the middle of a date, they’re sore from a toothache, or they’re stained after drinking coffee or juice. That’s why we thought our patients would appreciate an opportunity to think about teeth […]

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The Story Behind Your Toothbrush

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED How your toothbrush was made or how it’s different from toothbrushes of the past? Teeth-cleaning tools have certainly come a long way from the frayed sticks Ancient Egyptians used around 3500 BC! A Brief History Of The Toothbrush The first toothbrushes that resemble modern ones were invented in China in the […]

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Soda Versus Our Teeth

HAVE YOU EVER HEARD of “Mountain Dew Mouth”? It’s what happens to our teeth when we drink too much soda. The term comes from rural Appalachia, where that particular drink has long been the carbonated beverage of choice and tooth decay is alarmingly common. But this doesn’t just happen in Appalachia, and Mountain Dew isn’t […]

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New Year, New Smile!

If you want to start the new year off on the right foot, it might be time to look at your smile! Here at The Dental Touch we can help you get your grin in top shape to attack the new year with new found confidence and a bright smile.  Whether you wish your teeth […]

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Holiday Gifts for Dentists…and Anyone Else with Teeth

“A lighthearted holiday gift guide for anyone who cares about their smile, featuring ten fun, tooth-themed ideas that blend practicality with humor. Highlights include punny T-shirts (“Here Comes Santa Floss”), whimsical décor (“Those Teeth Aren’t Going to Brush Themselves” sign), and children’s books to ease dental anxiety. There are playful accessories like cartoon-tooth socks, dinosaur […]

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Christmas Healthy Tips

With Christmas quickly approaching, our pros here at The Dental Touch have provided more advice on how to keep untimely dental disasters at bay so those dazzling lights on the tree aren’t the only thing that sparkles this season…  Here are some additional ways you can light up the holiday with a gorgeous smile.  ·         […]

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