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The Effects of Biting Your Nails
posted: Feb. 05, 2025.

Also known as onchophagia, the habit of nail biting is one of the so-called “nervous habits” that can be triggered by stress, excitement, or boredom. Approximately half of all kids Read more
Is Your Broken Tooth An Emergency?
posted: Jan. 29, 2025.

When you chip a tooth badly, it can be a very nerve-wracking situation. the doctor and our team want to provide you with some information that can help if you Read more
Make Brushing With Your Child Fun!
posted: Jan. 22, 2025.

It’s no secret that kids and adults have different priorities: your duty is to raise a happy, healthy child, but your little one’s only priority may be to have fun. Read more
Forget Something? It’s on the Tip of Your Tongue!
posted: Jan. 15, 2025.

Let’s see… Toothbrush? Check. Fluoride toothpaste? Check. Floss? Check. Two minutes of thorough brushing? Check. Careful cleaning around your brackets and wires? Check. Wait… there’s something else… it’s right on the tip of your… Ah! Your tongue! Read more
Can Superfoods Create a Super Smile?
posted: Jan. 08, 2025.

It’s a rare week that we don’t hear something about superfoods—those foods which will transform our diets and radically improve our health. Remember kale? All the kale? (But, more on Read more
New Year's Eve
posted: Jan. 01, 2025.

Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- Jeanette C. Murphy DDS, PLC included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new Read more
A Prescription for Oral Health
posted: Dec. 25, 2024.

You and your dentist are essential partners in making sure you have the best dental care. You do your part by eating a tooth-healthy diet, brushing and flossing as recommended, Read more
The Perks of Dairy
posted: Dec. 18, 2024.

We all remember hearing this: “Finish your milk, it’s good for your bones!” If you have kids of your own now, you may catch yourself repeating many of the things Read more
Treatments for Tooth Discoloration
posted: Dec. 11, 2024.

Congratulations! You’re getting married! Wow! It’s your twentieth reunion! New job? Great news! No matter the occasion, large or small, you want to celebrate it with your whitest, brightest smile. Read more
A Spot of Trouble?
posted: Dec. 04, 2024.

Your smile is in the spotlight every day, helping you greet the world with confidence! But when you’re self-conscious about discolored spots on your teeth, it’s time to get some Read more
Thanksgiving Trivia
posted: Nov. 27, 2024.

At Jeanette C. Murphy DDS, PLC we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a Read more
Thirsty? We Have Some Ideas on Tap
posted: Nov. 20, 2024.

No, we don’t mean the latest foamy offering from your favorite microbrewery. When you’re thirsty, one of the best options available is literally at your fingertips—tap water, straight from your Read more
How do I make my child’s diet safe for his or her teeth?
posted: Nov. 13, 2024.

The food you feed your child can have a lasting effect on his or her oral health. In fact, diet plays a major role in whether a child develops cavities Read more
National Brush Day
posted: Nov. 06, 2024.

October 31—Halloween. Fourth Thursday in November—Thanksgiving. And, in between these two favorite autumn holidays, we have November 1—National Brush Day! Okay, okay. Maybe National Brush Day isn’t quite as well-known as Read more
Pregnancy: What should I know about my oral care?
posted: Oct. 30, 2024.

the doctor and our team at Jeanette C. Murphy DDS, PLC know this is an exciting time as you anticipate the arrival of your new little one. We want to Read more
Oral Cancer Facts and Figures
posted: Oct. 23, 2024.

Oral cancer is largely viewed as a disease that affects those over the age of 40, but it can affect all ages, even non-tobacco and alcohol users. Oral cancer can Read more