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What should I use to clean my baby’s teeth?
posted: Aug. 19, 2025.
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
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When snoring becomes more than just annoying: The dangers of sleep apnea
posted: Aug. 12, 2025.
Sawing wood. That’s what your wife calls it when you wake her up with your snoring. This type of scenario plays out in homes around the world, and couples have Read more
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What to Do When the Tooth Fairy Isn’t on Schedule
posted: Aug. 05, 2025.
August 22 is National Tooth Fairy Day! If the Tooth Fairy is a treasured part of your child’s life, you’re just in time to celebrate! But what to do when Read more
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Top Five Dental Myths
posted: Jul. 29, 2025.
Sometimes the line between fact and fiction is easily blurred. This is certainly the case when it comes to dentistry, where myths and misconceptions abound. In a bid to put Read more
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New Braces? Time to Level Up Your Brushing Game
posted: Jul. 22, 2025.
You’re an old pro at brushing and flossing by now—after all, you’ve devoted years to looking after your dental health, carefully brushing for two minutes twice each day and flossing Read more
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Does Your Child Need Endodontic Treatment?
posted: Jul. 15, 2025.
Baby teeth come with a built-in expiration date. That charming first smile is meant to make way for a healthy, beautiful adult smile. Unfortunately, before they are ready to make Read more
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The Importance of Regular Dental Checkups
posted: Jul. 08, 2025.
When was the last time you paid the doctor a visit? If you're like many people, chances are it was more than six months ago. We hear the reasons why Read more
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Celebrate the Fourth with a Smile!
posted: Jul. 01, 2025.
As our nation prepares to observe its birthday, we’d like to share some timely dental tips to help make celebrating the Fourth of July more enjoyable for you and healthier Read more
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Brushing Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making
posted: Jun. 24, 2025.
It’s great that you’re enthusiastic about your dental health! Here are some tips from the doctor and our team to make sure you are getting the most out of your Read more
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Satisfying a Sweet Tooth
posted: Jun. 17, 2025.
Time for some sweet talk! Many studies have been done to figure out why we enjoy sugar so much. Is it brain chemistry? Is it blood sugar getting a bit Read more
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Can my child really avoid tooth decay?
posted: Jun. 10, 2025.
Great question! Yes, in fact, tooth decay is preventable! Decay, which is caused by sugars left in your child’s mouth, can turn into an acid, which in turn can break Read more
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Getting Ready for Summer Sports
posted: Jun. 03, 2025.
With the warmer and longer days here, we know many of our patients at Confident Smile Dental PC will be much more active in the summer. Though most of our Read more
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Easing the Teething Blues
posted: May 27, 2025.
Every moment of your baby’s first year of life is precious, since every day your child grows a little, develops new skills, and discovers new things. Most of it is Read more
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Educational and Entertaining Enamel Experiments
posted: May 20, 2025.
Let’s talk about the science of our teeth for a moment. Our enamel has a very high mineral content, making it extremely strong. In fact, enamel just happens to be Read more
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How does whitening toothpaste work and how effective it is at whitening teeth?
posted: May 13, 2025.
Brushing your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste that has the American Dental Association seal of approval can help prevent tooth decay and relieve other conditions, such as bad Read more
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Spring Cleaning
posted: May 06, 2025.
Just like that, it’s almost summertime. As the spring season ends, perhaps these lighter, brighter days are inspiring you to do a bit of last-minute spring cleaning. Or perhaps they’re Read more