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Double Duty
posted: Jul. 23, 2024.

If you play a contact sport, you know about mouthguards. You know about the cushioning protection they provide for your teeth. And not just your teeth—mouthguards also help protect your Read more
Three Reasons We're Fans of Fluoride
posted: Jul. 16, 2024.

Why all the fuss about fluoride? Your dentist recommends it, your toothpaste is formulated with it, most of our drinking water contains it. Just what is it about this mineral Read more
When Is a “Cavity” Not a Cavity?
posted: Jul. 09, 2024.

Is this a trick question? After all, you probably already know quite a lot about cavities: It all begins when bacteria-filled plaque sticks to teeth and starts to attack enamel. How? Because Read more
Tell us about your summer!
posted: Jul. 02, 2024.

The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for the doctor and our team to ask our patients about their summer! Whether you visited our nation’s capital, Read more
Energy Drinks and Dental Health
posted: Jun. 25, 2024.

Are energy drinks bad for your teeth? Many of our patients at Denmark Family Dentistry ask us this question, so here’s the scoop. Energy drinks have been on the rise, taking Read more
Ways to Prevent Oral Cancer
posted: Jun. 18, 2024.

According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, this form of cancer kills roughly one person an hour, every 24 hours. This means that nearly 10,000 people will die this year from Read more
Canker sores, cold sores, and mouth sores: What's the difference?
posted: Jun. 11, 2024.

At Denmark Family Dentistry, we know many people have experienced some form of mouth sores or irritation. Some mouth sores are harmless and go away on their own after a Read more
Summer Break: An ideal time for wisdom teeth removal
posted: Jun. 04, 2024.

After your son or daughter departs for college, the last thing you want to get is a call or text to learn he or she is in pain. the doctor Read more
Keep It Cheesy for a Long-Lasting Smile
posted: May 28, 2024.

You’ve heard people tell you to say “cheese” when you’re having your picture taken, probably more times than you can count. There is another reason you should be saying “cheese” Read more
Memorial Day: Parades, remembrance, and the unofficial start of summer!
posted: May 21, 2024.

“The purpose of all war is peace.” - Saint Augustine Fire truck sirens, baton twirlers, marching bands covering patriotic tunes, colorful floats, costumes, and millions of red, white, and blue American Read more
Early Detection is Key to Treating Oral Cancer
posted: May 14, 2024.

Every hour of every day, someone in North America dies of oral cancer, the sixth most common diagnosed form of the disease. The five-year survival rate is only 50 percent, Read more
May Marks National Physical Fitness and Sports Month!
posted: May 07, 2024.

The merry month of May also happens to be National Fitness and Sports Month, so take advantage of the warmer days to get outside and exercise! Bringing a friend, family Read more
What to do about Sensitive Teeth
posted: Apr. 30, 2024.

If you suffer from sensitive teeth, you already know the frustration of having a type of pain that is hard to deal with. Because tooth sensitivity is sometimes unpredictable, you Read more
Fewer Adults are Visiting the Dentist
posted: Apr. 23, 2024.

Our team at Denmark Family Dentistry recently learned that in the decade between 2000 and 2010, the amount of adults who regularly visited their dentist declined, according to research released Read more
Every Day is Earth Day
posted: Apr. 16, 2024.

During the early days of the environmental awareness movement, those who demonstrated against pollution, toxic chemicals, and the general public health were known as hippies. The early 1970s were a Read more
Why Are My Child’s Baby Teeth So White?
posted: Apr. 09, 2024.

One of the most charming aspects of your baby’s beautiful smile is his brilliantly white teeth. But now that his adult teeth are coming in, the difference in color is Read more