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Memorial Day: Parades, remembrance, and the unofficial start of summer!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 24, 2022.
“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
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What stinks?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 17, 2022.
Spilling soda on someone’s white shirt, telling an off-color joke at an inappropriate time, or sneezing chewed food all over the dinner table all pale in comparison to the socially
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Is there a correlation between my dental and cardiovascular health?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 10, 2022.
YES! Studies have shown a correlation between gum disease and heart disease, underscoring the importance of good oral health care. Cardiovascular disease remains American’s leading killer, claiming more lives than
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Wishing all our moms a happy Mother’s Day!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 03, 2022.
"Motherhood: All love begins and ends there." - Robert Browning
We would like to take this moment to thank all the great moms out there for being so great during their
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Women's Hormones and Oral Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 26, 2022.
At Dental Speciality Clinic, we know that hormones affect a woman's mood, but did you know they can also impact the health of a woman’s mouth? Women are susceptible to
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Every Day is Earth Day
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 19, 2022.
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
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Aging and Dental Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 12, 2022.
What’s life like for the average 60-year-old today? It’s complicated! We travel. Or we work out. Or we relax with friends. We pursue favorite hobbies or we develop new ones.
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This April, Let’s Celebrate National Facial Protection Month!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 05, 2022.
Poor April. While other months celebrate romance, or giving thanks, or costumes and candy, April has—April Fool’s Day and a tax deadline. We might be forgiven for thinking these two
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Dental-Healthy Snacks for Your School-Aged Child
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 29, 2022.
Kids are constantly active and constantly growing. No wonder they’re constantly hungry! When it’s time for a snack, here are some tips to make between meal treats timely, tasty, and
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How to get Brighter Teeth for Life
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 22, 2022.
Have you ever wondered why some people have dull and yellow teeth, while others have bright, white smiles? It’s not luck.
Everyone’s teeth naturally dull over time because of aging and
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Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 15, 2022.
Millions of people, around Des Moines, Washington and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it
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Five Clues That It’s Time to Replace Your Toothbrush
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 08, 2022.
Your dashboard lights up when you need an oil change. Your smoke detector beeps when you need to switch out the batteries. But when it’s time to replace your toothbrush,
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Are your teeth ready for the big day?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 01, 2022.
Capturing the Moment
At Dental Speciality Clinic we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important the little
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Electric or Manual Toothbrush: Why It Does (and Doesn't) Matter
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.
You live in the golden age of toothbrushes. Until a few decades people used twigs or brushes made from animal hair to clean their teeth: not very soft and none
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Gum Disease in Children
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 15, 2022.
When it comes to gum disease and your child, it’s a good news/bad news situation. The very good news is that children rarely suffer from advanced gum disease, or periodontitis.
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The Transformation of Valentine's Day
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 08, 2022.
Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the
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