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Memorial Day and Getting Ready for Summer
posted: May 24, 2023.

Memorial Day didn't become an official holiday until 1971, but Americans started gathering annually in the spring to remember those who lost their lives in war during the 1860s, right Read more
A Word to the Wise about Wisdom Teeth
posted: May 17, 2023.

There are some pretty exciting rewards to look forward to as you transition from your mid-teens to your 20s. Driving! Voting! Graduation! But there is one rite of passage that Read more
Celebrate Your Mom’s Smile with These Mother’s Day Gifts
posted: May 10, 2023.

Mother’s Day is around the corner, and if you’re looking for some different gifting ideas for one of the most important people in your life, we have some suggestions for Read more
May Marks National Physical Fitness and Sports Month!
posted: May 03, 2023.

The merry month of May also happens to be National Fitness and Sports Month, so take advantage of the warmer days to get outside and exercise! Bringing a friend, family Read more
Treatment Options for TMD
posted: Apr. 26, 2023.

Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) refers to a diverse range of disorders that relate to muscular function in the jaw and face — the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). That could mean difficulty opening Read more
Make Every Day Earth Day
posted: Apr. 19, 2023.

Earth Day began in 1970 as an event to raise awareness of our environment. What began as a single day in April is now recognized around the world to bring Read more
Improve your oral health with xylitol!
posted: Apr. 12, 2023.

Xylitol tastes sweet, but unlike sugar, it is not converted to acid that can cause your teeth to decay. It’s a naturally occurring sweetener found in plants, fruits, and vegetables; Read more
April is National Facial Protection Month
posted: Apr. 05, 2023.

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 Read more
What's the connection between gum disease and diabetes?
posted: Mar. 29, 2023.

People who have diabetes are usually familiar with many of the other health risks they face, including damage to the nerves, eyes, heart, and kidneys. But did you know that Read more
Whitening Teeth with Braces
posted: Mar. 22, 2023.

Now that you are working hard to improve your dental health and appearance with your braces, it might seem like a logical time to whiten your teeth as well. But Read more
Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day?
posted: Mar. 15, 2023.

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 Read more
You broke your tooth; now what?
posted: Mar. 08, 2023.

You may have bitten down on a hard food or object, or perhaps you had a cavity that weakened your tooth. Either way, your tooth is now broken, and the Read more
Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
posted: Mar. 01, 2023.

At Jeanette C. Murphy DDS, PLC, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to Read more
Healthy Gums and Older Adults
posted: Feb. 22, 2023.

One of the most important parts of staying healthy as we grow older is being open to learning new ways of staying healthy! While worrying about braces or wisdom teeth Read more
Tooth Sensitivity
posted: Feb. 15, 2023.

Most of us know that unpleasant feeling. You’re happily enjoying an icy milkshake with lunch or having a piping hot cappuccino break, and suddenly an innocent binge turns to cringe—your Read more
Choose Chocolate on Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 08, 2023.

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 Read more