Happy Oral Cancer Awareness Month! We know oral cancer can be kind of a scary topic, but it’s worth using this opportunity to learn about the disease and spread knowledge
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Oral Cancer Awareness Month
updated: Apr. 05, 2022
Happy Oral Cancer Awareness Month! We know oral cancer can be kind of a scary topic, but it’s worth using this opportunity to learn about the disease and spread knowledge
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Healthy Diet, Healthier Gums?
updated: Mar. 29, 2022
Since gum disease is one of the most common adult diseases, it’s no wonder the doctor and our team stress the importance of prevention. Effective brushing and flossing, regular dental
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Germs living on my toothbrush? Say it ain’t so!
updated: Mar. 22, 2022
You may have heard talk about the germs that can reside on your toothbrush and thought, “really?”
It’s true—there are several kinds of bacteria that can lurk on the bristles of
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Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day
updated: Mar. 15, 2022
Millions of people, around Adrian, Michigan and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it may
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What is an Impacted Tooth?
updated: Mar. 08, 2022
You may have heard this term the first time you or a friend got your wisdom teeth. That makes sense, as wisdom teeth are the teeth most often impacted in
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March is National Nutrition Month!
updated: Mar. 01, 2022
While you don’t have to wait to start eating right, March is the month the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics asks everyone to pay special attention to what goes into
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What are dental crowns?
updated: Feb. 22, 2022
A dental crown is often called a “cap.” A dental crown covers all of the visible parts of the tooth and has many functions and reasons for placement.
There are several
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Detergent Foods: Clean your teeth while you eat!
updated: Feb. 15, 2022
Did you know that there are certain foods you can eat which help to clean your teeth? We call them "detergent foods." In dentistry we look at the impact of
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The Transformation of Valentine's Day
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
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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Do you suffer from sleep apnea?
updated: Jan. 25, 2022
At Scott R. Smith, DDS, PC, we know our patients love a good amount of rest each night in order to be energized for the day and week ahead. After
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What Are Dental Sealants?
updated: Jan. 18, 2022
You’re constantly playing defense. Your child spends two minutes in the morning and two minutes at night carefully brushing and flossing with a fluoride toothpaste. You make sure sugary and
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I’ve lost a filling; now what?
updated: Jan. 11, 2022
Dental fillings usually protect our teeth, but sometimes they need to be protected, too. If you lose a filling, contact our Adrian, Michigan office immediately and let us advise you
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Going Green for the New Year
updated: Jan. 04, 2022
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
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Resolving to Eat Better in the New Year
updated: Dec. 28, 2021
It’s a new year, and a resolution found on many lists is learning to be more mindful about healthy food choices. You might have set some of these goals yourself.
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Common Causes of Gum Disease
updated: Dec. 21, 2021
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,
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