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Going Green for the New Year
posted: Jan. 07, 2025.

Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to Read more
A Brighter Smile for the New Year
posted: Dec. 31, 2024.

The beginning of a new year is the perfect opportunity for a fresh start for you and your smile. At Gentle Dental Care, a brighter smile is quick and easy! Given Read more
Breaking Bad Oral Habits
posted: Dec. 24, 2024.

The effects of bad oral habits are something our team sees all too often. You might have bad oral habits that stem from childhood, possibly because your parents did not Read more
Three Reasons We're Fans of Fluoride
posted: Dec. 17, 2024.

Why all the fuss about fluoride? Your dentist recommends it, your toothpaste is formulated with it, most of our drinking water contains it. Just what is it about this mineral Read more
Should I fix my chipped tooth?
posted: Dec. 10, 2024.

It was a small fall! A miniscule piece of popcorn! A minor foul on the basketball court! But now there’s a chip in your otherwise perfect smile. Is a chipped Read more
Happy Holidays! Healthy Holidays!
posted: Dec. 03, 2024.

It’s the holiday season! With so much to do and so much going on, you want to be at your best. We have some ideas to help make your season Read more
What to do about Sensitive Teeth
posted: Nov. 26, 2024.

If you suffer from sensitive teeth, you already know the frustration of having a type of pain that is hard to deal with. Because tooth sensitivity is sometimes unpredictable, you Read more
Should You Be Concerned about Your Child’s Bad Breath?
posted: Nov. 19, 2024.

The short answer to this question? Yes. Because your child’s breath is a reflection of his or her oral health, you should talk to the doctor if you notice any Read more
Electric Toothbrush Innovations
posted: Nov. 12, 2024.

If you’re happy with your manual toothbrush, read no further. But if you’re looking for more options than “firm,” “medium,” or “soft,” there’s a world of electric toothbrush innovations out Read more
Cold Comfort
posted: Nov. 05, 2024.

The sounds of the season are filling the air—falling leaves rustling along the sidewalk, football cheers, holiday greetings—and the coughs and sneezes of your fellow sufferers. Yes, it’s cold and Read more
I have fluoride toothpaste and fluoridated water; do I need a fluoride treatment?
posted: Oct. 29, 2024.

Fluoride is a naturally found ion with a history of greatly reducing the incidence of tooth decay in children. However, over the past decade, people have increasingly consumed bottled water, Read more
What are the five things I should do in between visits?
posted: Oct. 22, 2024.

When it comes to keeping your smile looking its best, good oral hygiene is a must! Good oral health habits should start early and continue throughout your lifetime. Here, the Read more
Common Causes of Gum Disease
posted: Oct. 15, 2024.

Your gums are responsible for a large part of your overall oral health. So keeping them healthy and knowing how to detect gum disease is extremely important. Since it’s often painless, Read more
Sleep Apnea: What a Dentist Can Do
posted: Oct. 08, 2024.

You find yourself drowsy and irritable all day. Or you have trouble sleeping, and when you do, you snore loudly throughout the night punctuated with silent pauses where you aren’t Read more
October is National Dental Hygiene Month: A simple oral health routine for your busy lifestyle
posted: Oct. 01, 2024.

Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around Read more
Just What Is Plaque?
posted: Sep. 24, 2024.

From the time you were small, you’ve been warned about the dangers of plaque. Why? Because: It’s an unappealing film that sticks to your teeth It causes cavities It causes gum disease And really, Read more