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  • ‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!

    posted: Dec. 07, 2021.

    It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no Read more
  • How long will a root canal last?

    posted: Nov. 30, 2021.

    According to the American Association of Endodontists, root canals have a success rate of over 95% and in most cases they last a lifetime. There are a few factors that ensure Read more
  • Diabetes Could Impact Your Oral Health

    posted: Nov. 27, 2021.

    More than 1 in 10 Americans has some form of diabetes. This metabolic condition disrupts the body's regulation of glucose in the bloodstream, giving rise to health problems like Read more
  • Thanksgiving in North America

    posted: Nov. 23, 2021.

    Thanksgiving marks the start to the holidays; a season filled with feasting, indulging, and spending time with family and friends are always special. Thanksgiving is a holiday meant for giving Read more
  • Gum Recession Could Have Long-Range Consequences For Your Dental Health

    posted: Nov. 17, 2021.

    We're all familiar with optical illusions, which our brain visually perceives in a way different from the actual reality. A kind of optical illusion may also happen in your Read more
  • Electric Toothbrush Innovations

    posted: Nov. 16, 2021.

    If you’re happy with your manual toothbrush, read no further. But if you’re looking for more options than “firm,” “medium,” or “soft,” there’s a world of electric toothbrush innovations out Read more
  • Dental Sealants for Baby Teeth?

    posted: Nov. 09, 2021.

    Perhaps you’ve heard your friends talking about dental sealants, and how well they prevent cavities. And as soon as your child’s permanent molars come in, you absolutely plan to make Read more
  • Are Your Teeth Sensitive to Whitening like Drew Barrymore's? Here's What You Can Do

    posted: Nov. 07, 2021.

    Best known for her roles in E.T. and Ever After, and more recently as a suburban mom/zombie on Netflix's Santa Clarita Diet, Drew Barrymore is now bringing her trademark Read more
  • FAQS About Tooth Extractions

    posted: Nov. 03, 2021.

    Having to have a tooth extracted can be a frightening experience, not just for the time in the chair, but also when we stop to consider what comes after. We Read more
  • Cold Comfort

    posted: Nov. 02, 2021.

    The sounds of the season are filling the air—falling leaves rustling along the sidewalk, football cheers, holiday greetings—and the coughs and sneezes of your fellow sufferers. Yes, it’s cold and Read more
  • Follow These Tips for Cleaner and Healthier Teeth and Gums

    posted: Oct. 28, 2021.

    It gradually dawned on our ancient ancestors that a healthy mouth was usually a clean one. To achieve that blessed oral state, they chewed on tree bark or employed 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
  • Timing Matters!

    posted: Oct. 19, 2021.

    Many patients at David J. Erdman, D.D.S., P.A. are under the impression that harder brushing leads to cleaner teeth, but that is not true. Gentle brushing is just as effective, Read more
  • 5 Signs Your Child May Be Developing a Poor Bite

    posted: Oct. 18, 2021.

    A Malocclusion—better known as a poor bite—can have far-ranging consequences that could follow a child into adulthood. Bite abnormalities make it more difficult to chew and digest food. And, Read more
  • Are you at risk for tooth erosion?

    posted: Oct. 12, 2021.

    Many people consume carbonated or sugary drinks and acidic foods every day but have no idea those beverages may be harming their teeth, making them vulnerable to tooth erosion. The Read more
  • There May Be a Solution To Your Facial Pain

    posted: Oct. 08, 2021.

    Physical pain is unpleasant—but not knowing why you're hurting makes it worse. Thousands of people encounter such as experience when parts of their face suddenly and mysteriously erupt in Read more