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What’s the Big Deal about Sleep Apnea?
posted: May 15, 2024.
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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Wishing all our moms a happy Mother’s Day!
posted: May 08, 2024.
"Motherhood: All love begins and ends there." - Robert Browning We would like to take this moment to thank all the great moms out there for being so great during their Read more
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Summer is Almost Here: Tips for a bright, white smile!
posted: May 01, 2024.
Summer is almost here, which means a season full of vacations, adventures and great memories is just around the corner for our patients at M L King Dental Center. Everyone Read more
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Common Causes of Gum Disease
posted: Apr. 24, 2024.
Your gums are responsible for a large part of your overall oral health. So keeping them healthy and knowing how to detect gum disease is extremely important. Since it’s often painless, Read more
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Make Every Day Earth Day
posted: Apr. 17, 2024.
Earth Day began in 1970 as an event to raise awareness of our environment. What began as a single day in April is now recognized around the world to bring Read more
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Stress and Your Oral Health
posted: Apr. 10, 2024.
Stress symptoms—which include high blood pressure, severe aches, and insomnia—may be affecting your health, even though you might not realize it. You may think illness is the culprit when in Read more
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Do Spring Allergies Mean (B)Looming Dental Problems?
posted: Apr. 03, 2024.
April showers bring May flowers, and May flowers bring . . . allergies. If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from seasonal allergies, you might be suffering Read more
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Considerations When Picking the Right Mouthwash
posted: Mar. 27, 2024.
A solid oral health routine begins with daily brushing, flossing, and rinsing. Without a consistent oral health regimen, you may begin to experience tooth decay and bacterial infections. Few patients Read more
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DIY Cures for Bad Breath
posted: Mar. 20, 2024.
Are you afraid to open your mouth because you have bad breath? You’re not alone bad breath or Halitosis happens to everyone, at one time or another. If you have Read more
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St. Patrick's Day: Celtic pride, green shamrocks, and lucky charms!
posted: Mar. 13, 2024.
“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. 06, 2024.
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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Care for Your Dentures
posted: Feb. 28, 2024.
Just like natural teeth, the doctor will tell you that dentures have a tendency to get coated with plaque, which is a sticky, transparent film that attracts food and bacteria. Read more
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Keeping Our Teeth Healthy as We Age
posted: Feb. 21, 2024.
Decades ago, it was just expected that getting older meant losing teeth. But today’s dental practices and treatments help us defy expectations. How can we keep our teeth healthy as Read more
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The Origins of Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 14, 2024.
When we think of Valentine’s Day, we think of cards, flowers, and chocolates. We think of girlfriends celebrating being single together and couples celebrating their relationship. We think of all Read more
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Three Signs You May Have Gingivitis
posted: Feb. 07, 2024.
Gingivitis, or inflammation of the gums, is an early stage of gum disease. If you have gingivitis, it’s important to visit the doctor to get proper treatment, since home care Read more
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Warning Signs of Impacted Wisdom Teeth
posted: Jan. 31, 2024.
When your wisdom teeth start to emerge it can definitely be painful, but it can be even worse if your wisdom teeth become impacted. Impacted wisdom teeth are trying to Read more