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Three Surprising Causes of Bad Breath
posted: Apr. 29, 2025.
Rumor has it that the Queen of England doesn’t allow garlic in the palace. And, even if you have no royal duties in the near future, it might be a Read more
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The Root of the Matter
posted: Apr. 22, 2025.
A strong, healthy smile is built on a strong, healthy foundation. Let’s take a moment to explore just what creates that foundation—your roots. The Root of the Matter The visible part of Read more
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I haven’t been to the dentist in years; what should I expect?
posted: Apr. 15, 2025.
Time flies when we are not at the dentist! Before you know it, years may have gone by. Let’s take a moment to explain what takes place when a patient Read more
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Dental X-rays and Your Child
posted: Apr. 08, 2025.
We’re parents, so we worry. It comes with the job description! That’s why we make sure our children use toothbrushes with soft bristles and apply just the right amount of Read more
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April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
posted: Apr. 01, 2025.
What is oral cancer? April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. If you have been putting off a visit to our Woodbridge, Virginia office, now is an excellent time to schedule Read more
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Famous Dentists in History
posted: Mar. 25, 2025.
Every six months or so you head down to your local dentist for a teeth cleaning, but have you ever thought that your dentist could one day be famous? Well, Read more
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Oral Health during Pregnancy
posted: Mar. 18, 2025.
Pregnancy can be one of the most exciting times in a woman’s life, as you eagerly wait for the birth of the new addition. Needless to say, pregnancy comes with Read more
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Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day?
posted: Mar. 11, 2025.
Happily for all of us who like to celebrate with friends and family, there’s no need to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day. Every March 17th, many of us Read more
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Make Tooth Brushing Fun
posted: Mar. 04, 2025.
The best brushing routine for parent and child is two minutes of gentle brushing in the morning and two in the evening. But if the longest four minutes of your Read more
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Forget Something? It’s on the Tip of Your Tongue!
posted: Feb. 25, 2025.
Let’s see… Toothbrush? Check. Fluoride toothpaste? Check. Floss? Check. Two minutes of thorough brushing? Check. Careful cleaning around your brackets and wires? Check. Wait… there’s something else… it’s right on the tip of your… Ah! Your tongue! Read more
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Headaches, TMJ, and Dentistry
posted: Feb. 18, 2025.
That ache in your head may stem from your jaw. If your jaw falls out of alignment, you could have temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD. It's not clear what causes TMD. Read more
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The Origins of Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 11, 2025.
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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Pregnancy: What should I know about my oral care?
posted: Feb. 04, 2025.
the doctor and our team at The Dental Spa know this is an exciting time as you anticipate the arrival of your new little one. We want to take this Read more
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Keep It Cheesy for a Long-Lasting Smile
posted: Jan. 28, 2025.
You’ve heard people tell you to say “cheese” when you’re having your picture taken, probably more times than you can count. There is another reason you should be saying “cheese” Read more
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Help! My gums hurt when I floss!
posted: Jan. 21, 2025.
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 Read more
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Can Superfoods Create a Super Smile?
posted: Jan. 14, 2025.
It’s a rare week that we don’t hear something about superfoods—those foods which will transform our diets and radically improve our health. Remember kale? All the kale? (But, more on Read more