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We all remember back in elementary school when the dental hygienist came to speak to the class about proper oral hygiene. Armed with baggies of free toothbrushes, toothpastes, floss and brushing charts, they told us all about the evils of the villain gingivitis, and the rot caused by too much sugar. The adage “Brush three […]

While they might be crooked, most kids are start out with healthy, cavity-free teeth — that is until they start eating and expose those pearly whites to sugar, sugar and more sugar. According to the Center for Disease Control, 20 percent of children between the ages of 5 and 11 have at least one decayed […]

Being fearful about dental work is a very real thing. According to a study published by PubMed, the fear of going to the dentist is one of the most common fears along with fear of heights, spiders and snakes. Thanks to the advent of sedation dentistry, some of that fear is being relieved. Sedation dentistry […]

There is no way to eat sugar in a way that isn’t contrary to healthy eating. At least, not as far as the brain is concerned. A fascinating study done by MIT managed to isolate two separate brain circuits, one that controlled sugar cravings, and one that helped with healthy food regulation and response. In […]

Below are the clues and answers to the 2016 Bridge Creek Dental Rock Hunt. We hope you enjoyed the riddles, but more importantly enjoyed getting out with your friends and family in this wonderful city! And, as always – please forgive the cheesy rhymes 🙂 Clue #1: 7/28 I’d like to introduce myself, as I’m […]

With the percentage of adults who have cavities at 91 percent (Center for Disease Control), it’s not a matter of if but when you will need a dental filling. While few people look forward to a dental filling, the treatment can preserve your smile. WHEN YOU NEED A FILLING Dental fillings are needed when tooth […]