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When it comes to ridiculous beliefs on dental hygiene and treatment, we’ve heard just about everything. However, the most dangerous ones usually aren’t quite so over the top. Unfortunately, several dental myths are floating all over the world, so Dr. Roger M. Sepich is here to put an end to the misinformation. Don’t feel bad […]

It’s easy to think that baby teeth aren’t that important. They make their grand entrance (however painfully) and leave your baby’s mouth soon thereafter. But your baby’s oral health is very important, both in the present and to set the stage for a lifetime of health. Today Saxonburg Dental Care would like to talk about […]

Most adults spend a lot of time, effort, and sometimes money to keep their teeth as white as possible. White teeth are considered one of the most important aspects of physical attractiveness in modern culture. If you notice your child’s teeth looking yellow, you may have some cause for concern—but there are plenty of possible […]

Do you remember your first time chewing gum? If you’re like some of us at Saxonburg Dental Care, you might even recall hearing that swallowing gum would result in it staying in your stomach for up to seven years!  There are a lot of myths that still float around these days, so if you hear […]

Today’s dental implants boast a long-term success rate of nearly 97%. Because implants support surrounding teeth, encourage new tissue growth and continued bone formation, and give patients back full chewing ability and a complete smile, they have become the industry standard for tooth replacement.  Today, your Saxonburg dentist, Dr. Roger M. Sepich at Saxonburg Dental […]

We love to talk about the fun and interesting sides of oral health, but today, there is something much more serious on our minds. We care about the health of everyone in our community, and as dental care professionals, we feel it our duty to educate you on how to be as safe and healthy […]

Zirconia has been used in major medical procedures like hip replacement for many years due to its strength and biocompatibility. It took the dental industry until the early 2000s to catch up, beginning with adult dental procedures such as dental implants, root canals, and dental crowns. In 2010, zirconia became available for use in pediatric […]

Very few opinions are universally shared, but we’re willing to bet on one: the best dental checkups are the ones where Saxonburg Dental Care says the beautiful words: “No cavities!” At-home oral hygiene routines are the most effective tool people of any age have to keep their teeth healthy, but when it comes to pediatric dentistry, […]

We all know someone who asks for extra ice just so they can chew on it. And we’ve probably all heard that chewing ice is not healthy for your teeth. So what’s the truth? Is it best to put a stop to ice chewing? Absolutely, and for more reasons than most people are aware of. […]

The seasons seem to fly by, quickly turning into years. Before you know it, your little one is not so little (they grow up so fast!) and it’s time to consider braces. At Saxonburg Dental Care, we highly recommend early intervention when it comes to orthodontics.  Contrary to the popular belief that you should wait […]