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Most Valuable Dental Treatments
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 28, 2023
At Latta Family Dentistry, we work to find a dental plan that will work best and most effectively for you. But we’ve found that three treatments tend to be the
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Thanksgiving in North America
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 21, 2023
Thanksgiving marks the start to the holidays; a season filled with feasting, indulging, and spending time with family and friends are always special. Thanksgiving is a holiday meant for giving
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What are dental sealants, who should get them, and how long do they last?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 14, 2023
Dental sealants are an excellent way to protect children’s teeth from tooth decay by coating them with a thin plastic material. Their teeth look and feel like normal, but they
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National Brush Day
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 07, 2023
October 31—Halloween. Fourth Thursday in November—Thanksgiving. And, in between these two favorite autumn holidays, we have November 1—National Brush Day!
Okay, okay. Maybe National Brush Day isn’t quite as well-known as
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Your Toddler’s First Dental Visit
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 31, 2023
It’s common for toddlers to be wary of strangers, but their first experience at the dentist shouldn’t be a scary one. the doctor and our team have five tips for
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Tips for Managing Oral Pain
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 24, 2023
Experiencing tooth or oral pain is not fun. If you cannot get to Latta Family Dentistry right away, the pain may even seem to increase. The old saying that a
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Wisdom Teeth Emergencies: Causes and treatment
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 17, 2023
When you think of a dental emergency, you may picture teeth that have fallen out or severe tooth pain. But it is not uncommon for wisdom teeth to develop conditions
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Early Detection is Key to Treating Oral Cancer
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 10, 2023
Every hour of every day, someone in North America dies of oral cancer, the sixth most common diagnosed form of the disease. The five-year survival rate is only 50 percent,
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What's on your fall reading list?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 03, 2023
How better to spend the fall months than inside by the fireplace with a warm cup of cider and a book in hand? the doctor and our team at Latta
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Can’t Take Another Bite?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 26, 2023
We’re not talking post-holiday “I can’t eat another bite” discomfort. No, we’re here to talk about the discomfort caused by bite pain.
Usually, our teeth and jaws work so harmoniously that
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I’ve lost a filling; now what?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 19, 2023
Dental fillings usually protect our teeth, but sometimes they need to be protected, too. If you lose a filling, contact our LATTA, South Carolina office immediately and let us advise
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Flossing Fixes
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 12, 2023
A length of floss plus your teeth is about as low-tech as it gets. But, as with so many other “simple” skills, it helps to learn just the right technique
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September is National Gum Care Month!
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 05, 2023
Can you believe it's already September? At Latta Family Dentistry, we know that gingivitis, the early stage of periodontal disease, can be difficult to recognize. Many people don’t recognize the
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Celebrate Labor Day by Getting Away
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Aug. 29, 2023
Labor Day honors the contributions that workers have made to this country, and for many Americans, the holiday is a great time to relax at home with family and friends.
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Five Things You Didn't Know About Cavities
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Aug. 22, 2023
Most people know when they have a cavity—they can either see it on their tooth or... ouch! They can feel it! But there are certain things that many of our
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Five Clues That It’s Time to Replace Your Toothbrush
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Aug. 15, 2023
Your dashboard lights up when you need an oil change. Your smoke detector beeps when you need to switch out the batteries. But when it’s time to replace your toothbrush,
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