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June 2, 2022

Why Does My Jaw Hurt?

Author: Mark S. Morris, D.D.S., Merrimack Smiles Temporo-Mandibular Joint Disorder, or what people refer to…
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July 26, 2021

Getting to the heart of your gum health

Gingiva (gums)- we tend to not spend much thought on them, unless they  hurt or…
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July 19, 2021

Need a Reason to Floss? Here are 3 important ones

Most people Understand the importance of Brushing their teeth for a healthy mouth. It is…
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January 8, 2021

How you can help lessen your dental anxiety.

I treat many patients who experience dental anxiety, sometimes it stems from a less than…
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November 12, 2020

HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOUR DENTAL BENEFIT PLAN IS RIGHT FOR YOU? Part 3

In part 1 and 2 of this series we described how a dental plan works,…
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November 12, 2020

HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOUR DENTAL BENEFIT PLAN IS RIGHT FOR YOU? Part 2

In part 1 we described how a dental plan works, what type of services are covered…
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November 12, 2020

HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOUR DENTAL BENEFIT PLAN IS RIGHT FOR YOU? Part 1

Picking a dental benefit plan carrier for you and your family can feel overwhelming. Between the…
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July 17, 2019

Why you should be making regular dental visits when you have dentures

A common question we hear and a topic we take great care in discussing with…
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May 1, 2019

Seal Out Tooth Decay

The surest way to keep your mouth and teeth healthy is to brush and floss…
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April 30, 2019

Stop Cavities In Their Tracks

Silver Diamine Fluoride has been getting a lot of attention lately, maybe you are already familiar…
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