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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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Choosing a Toothbrush Type

When you’re in the toothbrush aisle at the grocery store, you probably don’t put a whole lot of thought into which toothbrush to choose. You might figure if it has bristles and a handle, it will get the job done. But, you may not realize that there are actually a lot of different toothbrush types […]

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Gum Health linked to Heart Disease

Good oral hygiene keeps your mouth healthy and your teeth sparking. But did you know that taking care of your mouth can help keep your heart healthy, too? Gum Health and Your Heart A study conducted by Columbia University and published in the Journal of the American Heart Association reports that gum health is linked […]

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Teeth Tips for Your Holiday Travels

The holidays are upon us, and for many of us, that means vacation time. Trips to see family and friends during this special time of year are a joyous break from the routine of daily life, but one daily routine you can’t leave at home is your dental care! Here are some teeth tips to […]

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