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  • Tooth Protection and Winter Sports

    posted: Jan. 02, 2024.

    Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re Read more
  • New Year's Eve

    posted: Dec. 26, 2023.

    Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- David J. Erdman, D.D.S., P.A. included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new Read more
  • Oral Health Concerns for Teens

    posted: Dec. 19, 2023.

    You have a lot more freedom as a teenager than you did as a young child. You also have a lot more responsibilities, and one of your jobs is to Read more
  • Why do wisdom teeth need to be removed?

    posted: Dec. 12, 2023.

    Sometime around the late teens or early twenties, people’s wisdom teeth start to erupt. These are the third and final set of molars. When wisdom teeth come in properly — Read more
  • Happy Holidays! Healthy Holidays!

    posted: Dec. 05, 2023.

    It’s the holiday season! With so much to do and so much going on, you want to be at your best. We have some ideas to help make your season Read more
  • Dental X-Rays: Are They Safe?

    posted: Nov. 28, 2023.

    X-rays have been a function of dental healthcare for a long time. That in and of itself should be good news, because it means we've had plenty of time to Read more
  • Thanksgiving

    posted: Nov. 21, 2023.

    At David J. Erdman, D.D.S., P.A., we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the FT Read more
  • How do I make my child’s diet safe for his or her teeth?

    posted: Nov. 14, 2023.

    The food you feed your child can have a lasting effect on his or her oral health. In fact, diet plays a major role in whether a child develops cavities Read more
  • November Marks National Diabetes Awareness Month

    posted: Nov. 07, 2023.

    Diabetes is a chronic disease that increases the risk for many serious health problems, including severe gum disease. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and it’s a great time for us Read more
  • Lip Service

    posted: Oct. 31, 2023.

    When you think of the doctor, you naturally think of your teeth. But your dental professional is concerned with more than the teeth, as important as they are. All aspects Read more
  • How Tooth-Colored Fillings Improve Your Smile

    posted: Oct. 24, 2023.

    Today’s crowns, veneers, and tooth colored fillings are very natural looking compared to early counterparts. There was a time when dentists placed silver fillings exclusively. This material is still used, Read more
  • Protect Your Enamel from Dental Erosion

    posted: Oct. 17, 2023.

    We know that the foods we eat and drink can have a definite impact on our smiles. Staining is an unhappy side effect of many of our menu favorites. That’s Read more
  • Top Five Things to Keep Your Dentist Smiling

    posted: Oct. 10, 2023.

    Come say hello twice a year. The American Dental Association says two times is the charm. Multiple visits a year lets us keep an eye out for any developing issues. Read more
  • Fall’s in the Air? Think Fall Dental Care

    posted: Oct. 03, 2023.

    Whether you already miss the sun’s bright rays, or can’t wait for some cool, crisp weather and colorful leaves, summer is making way for fall. And the change of seasons Read more
  • Brushing Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making

    posted: Sep. 26, 2023.

    It’s great that you’re enthusiastic about your dental health! Here are some tips from the doctor and our team to make sure you are getting the most out of your Read more
  • Is sleep apnea linked to cancer? Studies say, ‘Yes’.

    posted: Sep. 19, 2023.

    Recently, multiple studies have concluded that people with sleep apnea, a disorder that causes snoring, fatigue, and dangerous gaps in breathing at night due to throat muscles collapsing, are five Read more