Category: Middleburg Smiles
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Oral-Systemic Link for Overall Health
“Oral-systemic” is the connection between your oral health and your entire health system. Poor oral health has been linked is to conditions such as Covid-19,…
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Should I Whiten My Teeth? - Middleburg Smiles
“Should I whiten my teeth or not?” is one of the most common questions hygienists and dentists get from patients. Most patients’ questions are pretty straight…
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Health and Nutrition - Middleburg Smiles
Since the onset of COVID-19, we have been establishing new routines to stayA healthy. Covid-19 prevention has placed a heavy emphasis on personal hygiene and…
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Dentistry for Children Q&A - Middleburg Smiles
When should I bring in my child for their first dental visit? The first visit should be after the baby teeth first begin to erupt. Establishing an early…
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Dental Office Safety and COVID-19 - Middleburg Smiles
Now that we have emerged from quarantine and restrictions are being slowly removed, patients want to know are they safe to resume dental care. The answer is…
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Do I Need a Mouthwash?
Halitosis (bad breath), stained teeth, cavities, dry mouth, or gum disease are reasons you may consider using a mouthwash, otherwise known as a mouth rinse.…
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Coronavirus Pandemic - Middleburg Smiles
We find ourselves in a bit of a surreal time as we are fighting an invisible foe, called coronavirus or COVID-19. Right now, our community seems well, but…
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Dental Benefits, Use Them or Lose Them - Middleburg Smiles
It’s time to review your annual dental benefits before they are lost. Most employer-sponsored health insurance plans are on a calendar year. This means that…
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What is Sleep Hygiene and How Does it Impact My Health - Middleburg Smiles
Healthy sleep contributes to physical and mental well-being. It impacts our productivity, quality of life and longevity. Healthy sleep is the result of several…
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Health and Nutrition: What Should We Eat?
W e have all heard that eating right is one of the keys to good overall health. A poor diet is a lifestyle and often results in cavities, gum disease, type II…
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What is All the Fuss over Dental Floss?
In August, the Associated Press (AP) published a story questioning the research evidence for the effectiveness of dental floss. The Federal Government even…
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Smoking and Cancer Statistics*
By now everyone in the United States ought to be aware of the dangers of smoking. Anti-smoking ads and warning labels, concerned friends and relatives, and…
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How to Conquer Dental Phobia
It’s helpful for many people who are fearful and anxious to know that they are not alone. It’s also important to realize that help is available. Actually,…
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February is Children’s Dental Health Month
H ere are the answers to some frequently asked questions about children’s dental health. When should I bring my child to the dentist for their first visit? A…
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Cosmetic Dentistry Update: Esthetic Bonded Fillings
Gone are the days of restoring teeth with unattractive metal fillings. New technology and training coupled with dental artistry have replaced unsightly…
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Why do I get these Pesky, Painful Cold Sores?
Colds and flu are an unfortunate part of this otherwise festive season. Frequently, with colds and flu come “cold sores”, so named because they often accompany…
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Are Alternative Forms of Tobacco and E-Cigarettes Harmful?
Dr Gallegos Since the 1964 Surgeon General’s Report on Smoking and Health linked smoking to increased risks for cardiovascular, respiratory diseases and…
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What are the Options for Replacing My Missing Tooth?
E ven with great advances in dentistry in the last 50 years, people still face the unfortunate event of tooth loss. I am frequently asked about the need and…