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Oral Cancer Awareness Month
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Apr. 05, 2022
Happy Oral Cancer Awareness Month! We know oral cancer can be kind of a scary topic, but it’s worth using this opportunity to learn about the disease and spread knowledge
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Make Brushing With Your Child Fun!
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 29, 2022
It’s no secret that kids and adults have different priorities: your duty is to raise a happy, healthy child, but your little one’s only priority may be to have fun.
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Playing “Tooth or Dare”
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 22, 2022
Our teeth perform several vital roles for us. We use them to bite and chew, to help form words, to support our facial structure. And never underestimate the power of
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Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 15, 2022
Millions of people, around Burton, Michigan and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it may
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Digital X-rays
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 08, 2022
X-rays are a vital diagnostic tool for any dental professional. X-rays help your endodontist perform a root canal, your orthodontist check the position of a tooth’s root, your oral surgeon
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Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 01, 2022
At Great Lakes Family Dentistry, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent.
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Post Oral Surgery: Signs of Infection
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 22, 2022
Oral surgery can be intimidating, especially if you show any signs of an infection afterwards. the doctor and our team want you to be informed about what to watch for
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Finding the Right Dental Products for Your Child
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 15, 2022
the doctor and our team know how overwhelming it can be to pick the right dental products for your children. When you visit the dental aisle at the grocery store,
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The Start of Valentine’s Day
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 08, 2022
Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day, has been said to originate with a Catholic priest named Valentine several thousand year ago. Valentine defied the emperor at the time
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Let’s Talk About Fluoride
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 01, 2022
So much of parenting is a balancing act. Making sure your child has enough play time and enough nap time. Crafting meals that are both healthy and appealing. Making sure
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Healthy Gums and Older Adults
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 25, 2022
One of the most important parts of staying healthy as we grow older is being open to learning new ways of staying healthy! While worrying about braces or wisdom teeth
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Losing a Baby Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 18, 2022
It seems like yesterday. There you were, comforting your baby through sleepless nights, soothing her with a dentist-approved teether, celebrating as that first tiny tooth poked through her gums. And
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Help! My gums hurt when I floss!
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 11, 2022
By no stretch is it rare for your gums to hurt during and after flossing. Even some bleeding is to be expected. This is especially true if you have not
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Going Green for the New Year
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 04, 2022
Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to
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New Year's Eve
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 28, 2021
Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- Great Lakes Family Dentistry included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new one
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Women’s Medications and Dry Mouth
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 21, 2021
Women using medication to treat a variety of medical conditions are often unaware of the potential side effects. One common side effect of medications such as blood pressure medication, birth
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