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Diet Soda vs. Regular Soda: Which is better for teeth?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 22, 2022
When most patients ask the doctor this question, they're thinking strictly about sugar content — cut out the bacteria-feeding sugar that's present in regular soda by opting for a diet
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Cleaning Your Baby’s Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 15, 2022
In the eyes of most parents, nothing is cuter than their baby’s smile. Did you know your little one’s smile (that is, his or her oral health) actually plays a
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The Transformation of Valentine's Day
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 08, 2022
Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the
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February is Heart Month
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 01, 2022
The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been
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Beneficial Beverage or Damaging Drink?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 25, 2022
Talking about a healthy diet usually means talking about food. After all, our teeth and gums need protein, vitamins, and minerals to stay strong and free from cavities and gum
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What type of toothpaste is right for you?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 18, 2022
Toothpaste no longer comes in simple choices of fluoride and fresh breath. Paste is not even the only option! You can choose gel forms and even some with ribbons of
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What’s an intraoral camera?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 11, 2022
One of the greatest features our team at Latta Family Dentistry offers is the ability to see first-hand how we can help our patients. While X-rays help us detect any
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Tooth Protection and Winter Sports
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 04, 2022
Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re
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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- Latta Family Dentistry included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new one to
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My child has canker sores! How can I help?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 21, 2021
According to the American Association of Pediatric Density, roughly one in five children suffers from canker sores. Canker sores are small sores that appear inside the cheeks, on the lips,
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Are My Child’s Baby Teeth on Schedule?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 14, 2021
Your darling three-month old is crying and fussy—can she be teething already? Or, your happy baby boy has just celebrated his first birthday—with only one tooth in that beautiful, gummy
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‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 07, 2021
It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no
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Amalgam Fillings vs. White Fillings
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 30, 2021
Many varieties of fillings are available at our LATTA, South Carolina office. Most people are familiar with traditional amalgam fillings: those big silver spots on top of teeth.
Made from a
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Thanksgiving
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 23, 2021
At Latta Family Dentistry, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the LATTA, South Carolina
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Whitening Before Veneers—A Bright Idea?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 16, 2021
It’s time. You’ve decided. You’re going to get veneers. Whether it’s to repair a cracked or chipped tooth, to cover discoloration brought on by a root canal or medical condition,
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How do I know if I’m at risk for oral cancer?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 09, 2021
Every year, over 50,000 North Americans are diagnosed with oral or throat cancer, which has a higher death rate than many other common cancers, including cervical cancer, testicular cancer, Hodgkin’s
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