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We often hear patients say things to us, such as, “My smile looked and felt fine, so I didn’t think I needed a dental checkup!” We also know that you may think of a checkup as something that you need only when a serious oral health problem is affecting you. We understand: You rely on […]

You know that you need a toothbrush (and more) to take wonderful care of your smile. However, do you know how to take care of your toothbrush? If this is one of those dental hygiene related topics that has never really crossed your mind, we strongly suggest you take just a moment with our Saxonburg, […]

Thinking about making changes to any routine that you have grown accustomed to can feel like a bit of a challenge. Add in factors regarding uncertainty and you can find yourself wondering if it’s worth the effort. In the case of trying your hand at an electric toothbrush for your smile care instead of your […]

What do you do at the end of the day that might be completely undermining the oral health protection you’re providing yourself all day long? If you think to yourself that this doesn’t matter because you’re putting so many hours in of being careful with your smile through the morning, afternoon, and evening, and that […]

You brush your teeth. You even do it twice a day. However, you still end up with tooth decay. How is this possible, you wonder? Doesn’t brushing twice a day keep cavities away? Well, you’re partially right with that idea. Today, our Saxonburg, PA team wants you to consider the fact that there are many […]

There are many “age-old” and much debated questions out there that can cause an eruption of squabbling with no definitive answers in sight. One of those questions: Do I have to brush my tongue as part of my dental hygiene? While you will hear strong arguments on either side of the debate, the final word […]

One day, you’re eating, speaking, resting, and just going about life as usual and your smile feels like it usually does, so it’s not something you really think about. The next, however, you may suddenly think to yourself, “Well, that’s weird! My teeth don’t feel like they fit together like they usually do.” At first, […]

Do you practically love your pet more than life itself? Does anyone who knows you recognize that one of the first things out of your mouth when they see you is going to be a story about your beloved sidekick? If so, then you may love the sentiment behind the upcoming Paint Your Pet event […]

Plain and simple, no ifs-ands-or-buts about it … drinking soda is harmful for your oral health. If you are thinking to yourself, “Yes, I know this! That’s why I drink diet soda!” then we are sorry to inform you that actually, you shouldn’t drink any soda at all, if your goal is to protect your […]

When you take a closer look at your smile in the mirror or you zoom in on a picture, what do you notice? If you’re completely overtaken by the little ridges on the chewing edges of particular teeth, then you might not notice much else. We often find that patients feel worried about these little […]