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Dental Associates of West Michigan
Jan 103 min read
The Connection Between Oral Health and Overall Wellness
When we think about maintaining good health, our focus often shifts to eating right, exercising, and regular checkups with our primary...
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Kelly White
Jan 102 min read
Caring for Your Children’s Teeth: Tips for Parents
Good dental habits start early and set the foundation for a lifetime of healthy smiles. As a parent, your role in fostering these habits...
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Kelly White
Oct 26, 20232 min read
Understanding the Importance of Oral Cancer Screenings
Introduction: Oral health encompasses more than just maintaining clean teeth and treating cavities. It also involves monitoring the...
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Kelly White
Jun 19, 20232 min read
The Risks and Limitations of Brushing Teeth with Activated Charcoal
In recent times, there has been a growing interest in home health remedies for various health issues, driven by rising medical costs and...
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Kelly White
May 4, 20232 min read
THE STORIES TEETH TELL
Have you ever stopped to appreciate how remarkable our teeth are? Despite taking many of our body's intricate parts and processes for...
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Kelly White
Apr 23, 20231 min read
The Impact of Attractive Teeth on Success and Perception
Attractive individuals often experience advantages in life, such as making friends more easily, securing job offers or promotions, and...
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Kelly White
Apr 23, 20232 min read
How to Choose a Dentist
Selecting a dentist is a crucial decision for your overall health, as you'll need to establish a comfortable and collaborative...
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Kelly White
Apr 5, 20232 min read
Why Grilling Your Smile Can Harm Your Teeth: The Hidden Risks of Dental Grills
Introduction Dental grills, also known as "grillz," have gained popularity in recent years, particularly among celebrities and hip-hop...
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Kelly White
Mar 26, 20232 min read
How Your Dentist Can Detect Cancer: The Importance of Regular Dental Checkups
Many people visit their dentist for routine dental checkups to maintain good oral health and a beautiful smile. However, what many might...
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Kelly White
Mar 26, 20232 min read
THUMBSUCKING: AN UNHEALTHY HABIT FOR TOOTH DEVELOPMENT
One of the challenges of parenting is that children often cannot communicate their physical discomforts or issues to their parents...
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Kelly White
Mar 19, 20232 min read
Are You Grinding Your Teeth at Night?
Have you ever considered if you grind your teeth? This is a common issue that dental hygienists encounter - the aftermath of teeth...
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Kelly White
Mar 12, 20231 min read
Is Flossing a Waste of Time?
Flossing has been a staple of oral hygiene recommendations for decades, but a recent investigation by the Associated Press has raised...
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Kelly White
Mar 6, 20231 min read
Why Wisdom Teeth Can Be a Painful Problem: Understanding the Issues and Risks
While not everyone needs to have their wisdom teeth removed, it's important to be aware of the potential issues they can cause. For...
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Kelly White
Mar 6, 20232 min read
Pediatric Dental Emergencies
Every parent wants their children to be safe, healthy, and receive necessary care promptly. Unfortunately, dental issues can be...
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Kelly White
Feb 18, 20232 min read
Is Your Tooth Pain a Sinus or Ear Infection?
As the winter months settle in and snow blankets the ground, it's the time of year when more people get sick with colds and flus. While...
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Kelly White
Feb 18, 20232 min read
The Difference Between Dental Amalgams and Composite Resins
Treating dental cavities has come a long way over the past few decades. Dental fillings are one of the most common treatments for...
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Kelly White
Feb 6, 20231 min read
Helping Loved Ones with Dementia Care for their Oral Health
Caring for the Oral Health of Those with Dementia For individuals with developing dementia, changes in tooth brushing habits are often...
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Kelly White
Feb 6, 20231 min read
How to Stop Biting Your Nails
Nail biting is a common habit that many people struggle with, but it can have negative consequences for both your health and appearance....
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Kelly White
Jan 27, 20231 min read
Grand Rapids & Fluoride
The history of fluoride in Grand Rapids, Michigan, dates back to January 25, 1945, when it became the first city in the world to...
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Kelly White
Jan 9, 20232 min read
Why Does Coffee Stain Teeth?
Do you have a coffee habit? Most adults – and plenty of teens – rely on coffee to wake them up in the morning and give them the energy...
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