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My gums are shrinking!
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Apr. 23, 2024
Have you ever looked in the mirror and noticed that your teeth looked longer? Does it seem like your gums are shrinking? This condition is called recession—many adults have it.
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Earth Day
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Apr. 16, 2024
The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He envisioned an Earth Day that would be a kind of environmental teach-in. The first
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When Is a “Cavity” Not a Cavity?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Apr. 09, 2024
Is this a trick question? After all, you probably already know quite a lot about cavities:
It all begins when bacteria-filled plaque sticks to teeth and starts to attack enamel. How?
Because
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Snowball Effect
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Apr. 02, 2024
Winter and its snowball fights are behind us, true, but there might be another kind of snowball heading your way—the snowball effect you risk when small dental concerns are ignored
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When snoring becomes more than just annoying: The dangers of sleep apnea
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 26, 2024
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
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What is hand-foot-and-mouth disease?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 19, 2024
Hand-foot-and-mouth disease, or HFMD, is a type of contagious viral illness that causes a rash in the mouth and on the hands and feet of infants and young children, and,
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Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 12, 2024
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
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Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 05, 2024
At Latta 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. One
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My gums are inflamed. What can I do?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 27, 2024
Inflamed gums are a fairly common dental issue, but unfortunately, many people don't take the problem seriously enough. If you ignore inflamed gums and continue your usual routine, you could
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When should I floss during the day?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 20, 2024
A vital step in your oral health routine is flossing. We hope our patients at Latta Family Dentistry maintain good oral hygiene, including daily flossing between each visit to our
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The Origins of Valentine's Day
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 13, 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
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Take Your Pick!
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 06, 2024
Before electric toothbrushes, before dental floss, before fluoride rinses, in fact, before recorded history, people who cared about their dental health had one primary tool—the toothpick. Ancient bronze toothpicks, bejeweled
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Top Five Ways to Improve Heart Health
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 30, 2024
While there is no definite evidence that if your prevent gum diseases, like periodontitis, that you may be able to prevent a heart condition or heart disease. The only thing
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Anatomy of a Smile Makeover
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 23, 2024
A smile makeover is usually a combination of one or more cosmetic dental procedures. To achieve your desired result, the doctor may perform or suggest a variety of options. The
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Why do wisdom teeth need to be removed?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 16, 2024
the doctor and our team at Latta Family Dentistry get this question a lot. Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to come in, once young people get their adult teeth.
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Why Are My Child’s Baby Teeth So White?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 09, 2024
One of the most charming aspects of your baby’s beautiful smile is his brilliantly white teeth. But now that his adult teeth are coming in, the difference in color is
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