updated: Aug. 08, 2023
When acids are allowed to erode tooth enamel long enough to leach calcium and other minerals from your enamel and dentin, a process called demineralization occurs. This rapidly leads to
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updated: Aug. 01, 2023
Here we are in the middle of the hottest time of the year. Yes, it’s the dog days of summer. But, wait—just what are “the dog days of summer,” anyway?
The
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updated: Jul. 25, 2023
Are you afraid to open your mouth because you have bad breath? You’re not alone bad breath or Halitosis happens to everyone, at one time or another. If you have
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updated: Jul. 18, 2023
You might suspect that your wisdom teeth are starting to emerge, but knowing the signs of impacted wisdom teeth can help you be more proactive about your dental care. Impacted
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updated: Jul. 11, 2023
Many of our patients at Latta Family Dentistry have been asking us about brightening their teeth lately, and today we thought we would discuss the options available to you to
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updated: Jul. 04, 2023
The Fourth of July is a great time to get together with friends and family members for BBQ, games, fireworks, and other celebrations in honor of our country’s independence. While
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updated: Jun. 27, 2023
If you are like many people, you might think of your oral health as separate from your overall health. After all, most dental coverage plans are distinct from health care
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updated: Jun. 20, 2023
If you’ve been following a vegetarian or vegan diet, you know that there’s much more to living a healthy life than simply avoiding meat products. Making sure your diet includes
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updated: Jun. 13, 2023
A shopping mall is a great place to get lots of errands done in one trip. Department stores, clothing boutiques, specialty shops? So many tempting options all in one place.
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updated: Jun. 06, 2023
With the warmer and longer days here, we know many of our patients at Latta Family Dentistry will be much more active in the summer. Though most of our patients
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updated: May 30, 2023
You might have a small chip in a tooth from an unfortunate encounter with peanut brittle, or even several chips from a touch football game that got a little out
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updated: May 23, 2023
“The purpose of all war is peace.” - Saint Augustine
Fire truck sirens, baton twirlers, marching bands covering patriotic tunes, colorful floats, costumes, and millions of red, white, and blue American
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updated: May 16, 2023
the doctor will tell you that while you are sleep, your mouth may be very active. If you find yourself waking up with headaches, facial pain, neck aches, or a
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updated: May 09, 2023
Mother’s Day is around the corner, and if you’re looking for some different gifting ideas for one of the most important people in your life, we have some suggestions for
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updated: May 02, 2023
The merry month of May also happens to be National Fitness and Sports Month, so take advantage of the warmer days to get outside and exercise! Bringing a friend, family
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updated: Apr. 25, 2023
Biofilm, the protective housing for bacteria, is a hot topic in the medical and dental fields. Routinely taking an antibiotic for a bacterial infection has become more complicated because of
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