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“Cavity” – that’s usually the word no one wants to hear when they visit the dentist. What is a cavity? A cavity is a hole that develops in a tooth when the tooth begins

Halitosis, or bad breath, can be caused by several things – everything from poor dental health habits to other health problems. Bad breath can be made worse by the types of foods you eat

With the warmer and longer days here, many patients are more active and probably getting ready to hit the field for some summer fun or athletics. So we thought we would discuss a few

You need a good amount of rest each night in order to be energized for the day and week ahead. After all, without enough sleep, you’ll be exhausted during the day. Snoring doesn’t just

Maybe you don’t even know you grind your teeth and a spouse or loved one made you aware of what was happening. Teeth grinding is also known as bruxism, and it is a serious

What costs us $33 billion in healthcare and 20 million lost days at school? Sports related injuries. In fact, 12 million people between ages 5 and 22 suffer a sport-related injury annually. Injuries to

April is Oral Cancer Awareness month, and with it comes a reminder of how devastating this disease can be: Close to 53,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral or oropharyngeal cancer this year. It

Being a kid and eating lots of cookies aren’t the only criteria for a cavity… Our team at Knowlton Dental Associates frequently get questions about cavity causes and prevention. You brush twice a day

Um, yes of course they can! Some experts even say that every time you flush a toilet, a few of those tiny little nasty germs disperse into the air and land you-know-where… But seriously,

When you think of February, you think of hearts – Valentine’s day is here and love is in the air. But there’s something else you should be aware of – heart disease – it