Kelly White
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
- 2 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 2 min
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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Kelly White
- Jan 9
- 2 min
Do You Need a Crown Replacement?
Our capable staff at Dental Associates of West Michigan has plenty of experience restoring teeth that are damaged or broken. One of the...
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