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What Are Those Craze-y Lines in My Teeth?

You look at your teeth in the mirror. You blink, and you look again – closer this time. You‘re shocked to notice vertical cracks running up and down the front of your teeth! Does this mean an emergency trip to the dentist? Don’t panic, you’re not going crazy. Just craze-y. Those thin, usually vertical lines on […]

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5 Factors That Impact Women’s Dental Health

When it comes to dental health, women have a unique set of concerns. The ebb and flow of hormones throughout their lives can lead to sensitive and swollen gums and other dental issues. This month, as we observe International Women’s Day, we’re spotlighting 5 factors that impact women’s dental health. #1 Fluctuating hormones During puberty, […]

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Give Your Heart Something to Smile About

Health care providers across the country are urging patients to take a closer look at their heart health for American Heart Month. While looking to prevent heart disease, many are checking off the boxes with an extra focus on healthy habits like exercising daily, managing stress and eating healthy. But can one of the keys […]

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Top 6 Preventative Dental Care Tips

Many adults experience significant dental problems – don’t let yourself become one of them. Practicing the following preventative dental care tips will help you develop strong teeth and healthy gums, and will contribute to your overall good health.   Brush regularly – You should brush your teeth thoroughly with a fluoride toothpaste at least twice […]

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Should You Sanitize Your Toothbrush?

Does it feel like no matter how healthy your lifestyle, you’re constantly getting a runny nose, scratchy throat, and a cough that won’t quit? If yes, then you want to take a closer look at your toothbrush. Your mouth is home to millions of bacteria and these pesky germs easily move from your mouth to […]

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Girl Power: Important Women in Dentistry

March is Women’s History Month! Like many other professions, women had work hard to make it in  in the field of dentistry. Before the 1970s only 3.3 percent of dentists in the United States were women, according to the University of Michigan. Today, nearly half of dental students and a quarter of practicing dentists are women! Women […]

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Free Oral Cancer Screening with Dental Cleaning

Here at Walbridge Dental, we take our patients’ oral health very seriously. When you come in for your biannual dental cleaning, not only will you receive the highest quality dental care but Dr. Matt and Dr. Jody will also provide you with a comprehensive oral cancer screening, free of charge! Importance of Getting Oral Cancer […]

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Top 5 Resources for Dental Info

Our patients often ask us for recommendations on trustworthy websites to find dental resources. Below, we’ve compiled a few of our favorites! MouthHealthy – MouthHealthy.org is the American Dental Association’s public website. MouthHealthy provides comprehensive, yet understandable information about all things dental-related. Users can browse information based on their age group, compare all ADA-approved dental products, […]

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Serve Foods for Healthy Teeth this Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is just over a week away and your dental health is probably not at the top of your mind. Thanksgiving is a time to spend time with family, enjoy a day of relaxation, and give thanks for all of the good in your life. But, what if you could do double duty? It’s definitely […]

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Reshape Your Smile with Tooth Contouring

If you’re not confident with your smile, you’re not alone. A study by the American Association of Orthodontists revealed that more than 33 percent of adults are unhappy with their smile. The good news is that you’re not stuck with your imperfect smile! There are several procedures that we can do here at Walbridge Dental […]

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