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Playing “Tooth or Dare”
posted: Apr. 29, 2025.
Our teeth perform several vital roles for us. We use them to bite and chew, to help form words, to support our facial structure. And never underestimate the power of
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Amalgam Fillings vs. White Fillings
posted: Apr. 22, 2025.
Many varieties of fillings are available at our Southampton, Pennsylvania office. Most people are familiar with traditional amalgam fillings: those big silver spots on top of teeth.
Made from a mixture
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TMD Problems and How You Can Prevent Them
posted: Apr. 15, 2025.
Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) describe a set of conditions that involve trouble with your jaw and face muscles. They result from a problem in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which is
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How Smoking Increases the Risk of Oral Cancer
posted: Apr. 08, 2025.
Cigarette smoke contains more than 6,000 chemicals, and at least 200 of those chemicals are known to be harmful to your health. When smoke is inhaled, moist oral tissues are
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April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
posted: Apr. 01, 2025.
What is oral cancer?
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. If you have been putting off a visit to our Southampton, Pennsylvania office, now is an excellent time to schedule
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I drink a lot of coffee. Could it be hurting my smile?
posted: Mar. 25, 2025.
At Maria Nowacki DMD PC, we know most of our patients enjoy a cup of coffee or two throughout the day. But what many of you don’t know is that
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Is Your Broken Tooth An Emergency?
posted: Mar. 18, 2025.
When you chip a tooth badly, it can be a very nerve-wracking situation. the doctor and our team want to provide you with some information that can help if you
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St. Patrick's Day
posted: Mar. 11, 2025.
On March 17, everyone has a little Irish in them. St. Patrick’s Day is a joyous celebration of Irish heritage. The holiday originated as a commemoration of Saint Patrick, who
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Common Causes of Gum Disease
posted: Mar. 04, 2025.
Your gums are responsible for a large part of your overall oral health. So keeping them healthy and knowing how to detect gum disease is extremely important.
Since it’s often painless,
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Heart Disease and Oral Health
posted: Feb. 25, 2025.
According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, more than 200 million Americans suffer from some degree of inflammation of the gums. Over the past decade, researchers have
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Mamelons
posted: Feb. 18, 2025.
Quick trivia question: define “mamelon.” Some kind of warm blooded animal? No, not a member of the mammal clan, but good guess. A fruit of the gourd family? Nope! There
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Choose Chocolate on Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 11, 2025.
From a student handing out sweets for her classmates to an older married couple exchanging boxes of candy, Valentine’s Day is the time of year when people like to show
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Make Brushing With Your Child Fun!
posted: Feb. 04, 2025.
It’s no secret that kids and adults have different priorities: your duty is to raise a happy, healthy child, but your little one’s only priority may be to have fun.
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Do adults need fluoride treatments?
posted: Jan. 28, 2025.
Many dentists and hygienists recommend fluoride treatments for their adult patients. You might ask yourself, “Do I really need a fluoride treatment? I thought those were just for my kids.”
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Chewing Gum: Fact and Fiction
posted: Jan. 21, 2025.
Remember all the things your parents would tell you when you were growing up to scare you away from doing something? Like how lying might make your nose grow, misbehaving
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Easing the Teething Blues
posted: Jan. 14, 2025.
Every moment of your baby’s first year of life is precious, since every day your child grows a little, develops new skills, and discovers new things. Most of it is
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