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Does smoking affect oral health?
posted: Nov. 09, 2021.

By now, everyone knows that smoking is bad for you. But the truth is its broad-reaching health effects are not all known by everyone. This is especially true of oral Read more
Getting Ready for Winter
posted: Nov. 02, 2021.

Winter Is Coming. Okay, that sounded a lot more dramatic in a popular fantasy series. But here in the real world, winter is coming as well, so let’s look at some Read more
Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!
posted: Oct. 26, 2021.

All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over Read more
The Best Snacks for a Healthy Smile
posted: Oct. 19, 2021.

One of the most frequent questions that the doctor and our team hear is about what kinds of snacks are best for a child’s dental health. Sugary snacks are inevitable Read more
The History and Mythology of the Tooth Fairy
posted: Oct. 12, 2021.

While the last baby teeth generally aren’t lost until age ten or 11, most children stop believing in the tooth fairy by the time they're seven or eight. Of course, Read more
Year-End Insurance Reminder
posted: Oct. 05, 2021.

the doctor, as well as our team at Carmel Dental Group, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of the Read more
You broke your tooth; now what?
posted: Sep. 28, 2021.

You may have bitten down on a hard food or object, or perhaps you had a cavity that weakened your tooth. Either way, your tooth is now broken, and the Read more
Shark Teeth
posted: Sep. 21, 2021.

It seems like sharks are everywhere these days—on land, sea, and air(waves). A halftime show meme gone viral. A week of summer TV devoted to our favorite apex predators. And Read more
Using Sippy Cups Successfully
posted: Sep. 14, 2021.

Congratulations! Your child is beginning to leave her bottle behind and has started to use her first sippy cup. And the best training cup is one that makes the transition Read more
Football Season? Practice Dental Defense
posted: Sep. 07, 2021.

It’s finally football season, and whether you’re on the field, at the game, or watching at home with friends, it’s time to work on some defensive dental strategies. Taking the Field If Read more
Celebrate Labor Day by Getting Away
posted: Aug. 31, 2021.

Labor Day honors the contributions that workers have made to this country, and for many Americans, the holiday is a great time to relax at home with family and friends. Read more
What is hand-foot-and-mouth disease?
posted: Aug. 24, 2021.

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease, or HFMD, is a type of contagious viral illness that causes a rash in the mouth and on the hands and feet of infants and young children, and, Read more
Should Children Use Whitening Products?
posted: Aug. 17, 2021.

As adults, we often wish our teeth could be as white as they were when we were small children. Baby teeth have thinner and whiter enamel than adult teeth, and Read more
How does a tooth decay?
posted: Aug. 10, 2021.

When acids are allowed to erode tooth enamel long enough to leach calcium and other minerals from your enamel and dentin, a process called demineralization occurs. This rapidly leads to Read more
The Importance of Regular Teeth Cleanings
posted: Aug. 09, 2021.

Visiting your family dentist twice a year can help you maintain that healthy smile. Do you know how often you should be visiting your dentist for routine checkups? When was the Read more
Are you nervous about seeing the dentist? You’re not alone!
posted: Aug. 03, 2021.

With advances in modern dentistry, a trip to Carmel Dental Group these days is pretty routine. But visiting the doctor and our team still makes some patients anxious—so much so Read more