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Suffer from Dental Anxiety? Not a Problem.
posted: Sep. 24, 2025.

If you suffer from dental anxiety, we understand that paying a visit to our office can seem like a nearly impossible mission. Regardless of what the root of that anxiety Read more
How do I prevent oral cancer?
posted: Sep. 17, 2025.

The fact is, according to the Oral Cancer Foundation, close to 40,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral or pharyngeal cancer this year, resulting in more than 8,000 deaths. Men Read more
Adult Mouthguards
posted: Sep. 10, 2025.

You make sure your daughter wears her mouthguard to every soccer practice. Your son doesn’t step on the basketball court without his. Why not protect your smile as well? Athletes of Read more
What was your favorite part of summer?
posted: Sep. 03, 2025.

It's the end of summer, and fall is just around the corner. Soon the temperatures will cool down, the leaves will start to change, and the doctor and our team Read more
Implants: Why it's important to replace missing teeth
posted: Aug. 27, 2025.

The average adult has 32 teeth, a combination of molars, canines, and incisors. By middle age, however, most adults are missing at least one tooth due to an injury, decay, Read more
What’s an intraoral camera?
posted: Aug. 20, 2025.

One of the greatest features our team at Jeanette C. Murphy DDS, PLC offers is the ability to see first-hand how we can help our patients. While X-rays help us Read more
Three Reasons We're Fans of Fluoride
posted: Aug. 13, 2025.

Why all the fuss about fluoride? Your dentist recommends it, your toothpaste is formulated with it, most of our drinking water contains it. Just what is it about this mineral Read more
Sunbeams and Beaming Smiles
posted: Aug. 06, 2025.

Long days in the sun’s rays offer you lots of options for outdoor activities. Beach time? Vacation? Open-air concerts? Baseball, biking, board sports? No matter what plans you have for Read more
Bright Ideas for Your Smile
posted: Jul. 30, 2025.

Keeping your smile its brightest can be a challenge! The foods you eat, healthy habits, unhealthy habits, and time itself can affect the color of your enamel. Luckily, there are Read more
My mouth is dry. What can I do?
posted: Jul. 23, 2025.

Nobody likes a dry mouth. It is an uncomfortable and sometimes oddly unexplainable sensation that most people like to avoid. It is not a condition that automatically sends you into Read more
How Sedation Dentistry Can Help You Overcome Dental Anxiety
posted: Jul. 16, 2025.

Putting off your dental visit to Jeanette C. Murphy DDS, PLC because of fear or anxiety only increases the potential for tooth decay or gum problems. At our office, the Read more
Happy Fourth of July
posted: Jul. 02, 2025.

Every year, Americans all over the world celebrate the birth of the country and its independence on the Fourth of July. There are countless ways that people celebrate and they Read more
Dental Emergencies in Children
posted: Jun. 25, 2025.

Dental emergencies are bound to come up when you have young children. the doctor and our team want to you to be prepared in case you run into a difficult Read more
Sleep Apnea: How we can help
posted: Jun. 18, 2025.

At Jeanette C. Murphy DDS, PLC, we understand that getting high-quality sleep is vital to maintaining your overall health. Insufficient sleep can lead to an inability to concentrate, motor vehicle Read more
Something To Chew On
posted: Jun. 11, 2025.

Chewing gum can be a sticky problem. We’re not talking about etiquette, or nutrition, or how to get rid of the darned stuff when you don’t have a trash container Read more
Summer Break: An ideal time for wisdom teeth removal
posted: Jun. 04, 2025.

After your son or daughter departs for college, the last thing you want to get is a call or text to learn he or she is in pain. the doctor Read more