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Flossing Fact or Flossing Fiction?
posted: Aug. 24, 2021.
Somewhere in a bathroom drawer or medicine cabinet, we all have one—that little plastic dental floss dispenser. And whether you use your floss every day (yay!), or have completely forgotten Read more -
Planning Your Vegetarian Diet with Your Oral Health in Mind
posted: Aug. 17, 2021.
If you’ve been following a vegetarian or vegan diet, you know that there’s much more to living a healthy life than simply avoiding meat products. Making sure your diet includes Read more -
I can't stop grinding my teeth! How can a dentist help?
posted: Aug. 10, 2021.
the doctor will tell you that while you are sleep, your mouth may be very active. If you find yourself waking up with headaches, facial pain, neck aches, or a Read more -
Hot Day? Three Drinks to Leave Home When You’re Packing the Cooler
posted: Aug. 03, 2021.
Whew! It’s a hot one! And whenever the temperature soars, you need to stay hydrated, especially when you’re outside or exercising. But all cold drinks aren’t equal when it comes Read more -
Make Tooth Brushing Fun
posted: Jul. 27, 2021.
The best brushing routine for parent and child is two minutes of gentle brushing in the morning and two in the evening. But if the longest four minutes of your Read more -
Germs living on my toothbrush? Say it ain’t so!
posted: Jul. 20, 2021.
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 Read more -
Energy Drinks and Dental Health
posted: Jul. 13, 2021.
Are energy drinks bad for your teeth? Many of our patients at Longfellow Family Dentistry ask us this question, so here’s the scoop. Energy drinks have been on the rise, taking Read more -
Don’t let a dental emergency ruin your summer vacation!
posted: Jul. 06, 2021.
For many of our patients at Longfellow Family Dentistry, summer means a season of relaxation, vacation, and outdoor fun and activities. While you can’t take a vacation from dental emergencies, Read more -
Happy Fourth of July!
posted: Jun. 29, 2021.
Happy Independence Day from the doctor and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we Read more -
The Purpose of a Dental Crown
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.
A dental crown, otherwise known as a cap, covers an infected tooth and can vary in function, depending on the position of the tooth. Crowns cover all the visible parts Read more -
Been a While? Come See Us!
posted: Jun. 15, 2021.
Guilt is a powerful feeling. It can keep you from doing many things, including going to the dentist. The good news is that Longfellow Family Dentistry is a judgement-free zone, Read more