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Indeed, every caffeine-lover understands how tempting it is to sip a mug of black coffee or foamy espresso whether every morning or in the middle of the day. No doubt about it. If there’s one drink that people can’t leave without, it’s probably coffee. For some, coffee is essential in starting off the day. It […]
Continue ReadingThe reality that thousands of Americans were diagnosed with oral cancer, killing one person per hour, 24 hours per day is dreadful. According to The Oral Cancer Foundation, this is due to the increase in the advent of the virus, HPV16, that contributes more to the incidence rate of oral cancer. HPV16 is the most […]
Continue ReadingTaking care of someone with a disability is a great challenge. As much as possible, you need to be extra understanding and enduring when attending to the person with disabilities’ oral health care needs. The fact that they are less capable of doing things that require physical effort, such as brushing and flossing, they are […]
Continue ReadingWorried about your bleeding gums? Does it look swollen? Do you know that bleeding gums is a symptom of gum disease? Gum disease is a condition where the gum line is inflamed. Its cause is the bacterial growth in your mouth, and as it continues to spread it might end up to tooth loss or […]
Continue ReadingA crown is a prosthetic cap that resembles the color, form, and shape of a natural tooth. It is used to cover, strengthen, and restore a missing tooth due to damage or extraction. A crown has several uses in dentistry which provides a practical solution for fixing specific dental issues. Midgette Family Dentistry has invested […]
Continue ReadingConfucius once said, “Behind every smile there are teeth.” Studies show that the color of one’s teeth plays a significant role in a person’s life: physically, psychologically, socially, personally and even professionally. Pearly white teeth symbolize youthfulness and beauty, whereas stained teeth project poor oral health or hygiene and signs of aging. Tooth whitening nowadays […]
Continue ReadingHappy New Year from our entire team at Midgette Family Dentistry. We are honored to serve you in 2018 with our caring, comfortable and expert dental services. Many of you probably made resolutions for 2018, and many of those resolutions probably included weight loss. If this is you, then you’re probably trying to cut sugar […]
Continue ReadingIf you’re missing teeth, you truly may just want your two front teeth. The song “All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth,” will have all new meaning. The song is targeted to children who want to replace their lost baby teeth with adult teeth. However, if you lost an adult tooth, a […]
Continue ReadingDuring the month of November, it’s always a great time to reflect on all that we’re grateful for. At Midgette Family Dentistry, we are grateful for the wide range of patients that we see every day in our office. Each of our patients are unique and they make our job a joyful privilege. We serve […]
Continue ReadingDuring the month of October it’s almost impossible to stay away from sugar. It’s around every corner in the grocery store, your home, workplace, and schools. Every party, festival or candy dish is filled with candy corns, chewy caramels or sugary treat in the shape of a pumpkin, ghost or monster. The sugar monster is […]
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