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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Every Day is Earth Day
updated: 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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Xerostomia: What does that mean anyway?
updated: Apr. 12, 2022
Does your mouth always feel like it’s dry? If it does you may be suffering from xerostomia. Xerostomia is defined as dry mouth resulting from reduced or absent saliva flow.
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April is National Facial Protection Month
updated: Apr. 05, 2022
The Importance of Facial Protection
Americans from all walks of life should mark April as National Facial Protection Month on their calendars. The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, Academy for Sports
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Avoid Brushing After Every Single Meal!
updated: Mar. 29, 2022
Here is some surprising yet worthwhile advice you might be hearing for the first time: Brushing after a meal can be incredibly bad for your teeth if you do it
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Famous Dentists in History
updated: Mar. 22, 2022
Every six months or so you head down to your local dentist for a teeth cleaning, but have you ever thought that your dentist could one day be famous? Well,
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Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day?
updated: Mar. 15, 2022
Happily for all of us who like to celebrate with friends and family, there’s no need to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day. Every March 17th, many of us
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Suffer from tooth discoloration? Don’t panic!
updated: Mar. 08, 2022
Like many other parts of the human body, teeth age. You may look at old photos and realize your smile was significantly brighter in the past than it is now.
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March is National Nutrition Month!
updated: Mar. 01, 2022
While you don’t have to wait to start eating right, March is the month the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics asks everyone to pay special attention to what goes into
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Electric Toothbrushes vs. Regular Toothbrushes
updated: Feb. 22, 2022
Convertible or sedan? Downtown or suburbs? Electric or manual toothbrush? As life decisions go, it’s certainly not choosing your next car, or deciding where you want to live. But, even
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Crushing the Ice-Chewing Habit
updated: Feb. 15, 2022
It's a habit many people have and not only can it be annoying to the people around you, it can be detrimental to your dental health. Chewing ice is so
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Valentine's Day History
updated: Feb. 08, 2022
Valentine’s Day is best known as a celebration of love in all its forms. Pink hearts, red roses, and cute greeting cards adorn every surface you see. What many people
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Fewer Adults are Visiting the Dentist
updated: Feb. 01, 2022
Our team at Emerald Hills Dental Center, PA recently learned that in the decade between 2000 and 2010, the amount of adults who regularly visited their dentist declined, according to
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Five Reasons for Your Bad Breath
updated: Jan. 25, 2022
Bad breath, or halitosis, is probably not a matter of life or death. But it can make you feel self-conscious and have a negative impact on your life. The majority
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The Safety of Dental X-Rays
updated: Jan. 18, 2022
An article was released to the public stating that dental X-rays contribute to a type of brain cancer. After reading an article like this, your first thought may be to
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When should I floss during the day?
updated: Jan. 11, 2022
A vital step in your oral health routine is flossing. We hope our patients at Emerald Hills Dental Center, PA maintain good oral hygiene, including daily flossing between each visit
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Tooth Protection and Winter Sports
updated: Jan. 04, 2022
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
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