Halloween is a time for spooky fun and sweet treats, but as a parent, there’s nothing scarier than a mouthful of cavities. While indulging in Halloween candy is part of the celebration, making tooth-friendly choices can help protect your child’s smile. Here are the best Halloween candies for kids’ teeth and a few tips to enjoy them […]
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A new school year is approaching, and caring for your child’s dental health is just as important as buying school supplies and organizing their schedule. At Soft Touch Dentistry, our dentists, who have decades of combined experience, know that a healthy smile boosts confidence and prevents potential issues throughout the year. Here are seven essential back-to-school dental tips
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Poor dental hygiene might impact more than just your smile; it could also affect your heart health. Bacteria from inflamed gums can enter your bloodstream, potentially causing inflammation in the arteries. Studies suggest a link between gum disease and increased risk of heart disease, highlighting the importance of good oral care. Find out more about how
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Your dentist plays an essential role in your primary healthcare. In addition to helping you prevent oral health diseases, they also protect you by screening for signs of oral cancer, addressing TMJ pain, and managing various conditions that affect your mouth. Choosing the right dentist is important, but you may not know where to start. Here are
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National Popcorn Day is the perfect occasion to sit down with a bowl of popcorn and a good movie, but having a kernel stuck in your gums is a painful problem that happens far more often than we would like. If you find yourself in need of an emergency dentist, we are here to help. This
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No one can predict when a dental emergency will occur. It can be difficult to know what qualifies as a dental emergency and even more distressing to know what to do when they happen. When a dental emergency happens, it’s important to know who you can turn to for immediate help. Soft Touch Dentistry provides dental emergency
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What’s a Smile Makeover? Here’s Everything You Need to Know A smile makeover is a series of dental procedures aimed at bettering your smile progressively over time. This is a commitment between you and your dental provider to fix numerous factors of your dental health that you want to improve whether for your overall dental
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Maybe there’s a new stressor in your life – a new job or a big move across the country, for instance – or maybe there is just always an undercurrent of stress due to everyday pressures. Stress can do a lot of damage and can affect not only your psychological health but your general health
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If you smoke, you are probably tired of everyone – from your mom to your doctor – telling you that you should quit. It can be a difficult thing to do, but if you need one more reason, you might want to consider how smoking may be negatively affecting your oral health and how your smile
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For many women, remembering to take their birth control pill is an important part of the day. And if you’ve been taking the pill for a while, you probably already know that it can affect things such as your mood and your weight. But you should also know, if you are trying to decide which
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