Come say hello twice a year. The American Dental Association says two times is the charm. Multiple visits a year lets us keep an eye out for any developing issues.
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Top Five Things to Keep Your Dentist Smiling
updated: Mar. 31, 2026
Come say hello twice a year. The American Dental Association says two times is the charm. Multiple visits a year lets us keep an eye out for any developing issues.
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Need Another Reason to Stop Biting Your Nails?
updated: Mar. 24, 2026
Painful nails and cuticles, ruined manicures, reluctance to shake hands—there are so many good reasons to overcome the nail biting habit. But did you know that biting your nails is
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Why Is My Child Getting Cavities?
updated: Mar. 17, 2026
We want our children to have every advantage, including oral health. That’s why you encourage your child to brush twice a day. You keep the sugary treats to a minimum.
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Common Causes of Gum Disease
updated: Mar. 10, 2026
Your gums are responsible for a large part of your overall oral health. So keeping them healthy and knowing how to detect gum disease is extremely important.
Since it’s often painless,
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Most Valuable Dental Treatments
updated: Mar. 03, 2026
At Nanuet Family Dentistry, we work to find a dental plan that will work best and most effectively for you. But we’ve found that three treatments tend to be the
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Is dairy crucial to my child's oral health?
updated: Feb. 24, 2026
Healthy eating, combined with regular physical activity, plays a vital role in your child’s health and well-being. Dairy foods are naturally nutritious, packed with ten essential nutrients that help your
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What Are Dental Sealants?
updated: Feb. 17, 2026
You’re constantly playing defense. Your child spends two minutes in the morning and two minutes at night carefully brushing and flossing with a fluoride toothpaste. You make sure sugary and
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Choose Chocolate on Valentine's Day
updated: Feb. 10, 2026
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
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February Is Children’s Dental Health Month
updated: Feb. 03, 2026
It’s the littlest month of the year, so what better time to think about the dental health of our littlest family members? February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and
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Healthy Diet, Healthier Gums?
updated: Jan. 27, 2026
Since gum disease is one of the most common adult diseases, it’s no wonder the doctor and our team stress the importance of prevention. Effective brushing and flossing, regular dental
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Improve your oral health with xylitol!
updated: Jan. 20, 2026
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;
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Teeth Grinding
updated: Jan. 13, 2026
It might seem like you’ve gotten a great night’s sleep—but why aren’t you well rested? Worse, why are you waking up with:
A headache
Ringing in your ears or an earache
Pain in
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The ABCs of Vitamin C
updated: Jan. 06, 2026
A as in Ascorbic Acid
Ascorbic acid is just another name for vitamin C, which is one of the so-called “essential nutrients.” These are nutrients that are necessary for our bodies
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Healthy Resolutions for Healthy Teeth
updated: Dec. 30, 2025
Every January 1st, you have your resolutions ready. No more nail biting. Lose ten pounds. Stop smoking. None of us are happy about those annoying bad habits we’ve picked up
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Treating Gum Disease with Antibiotics
updated: Dec. 23, 2025
Why does gum disease develop? Our mouths are home to bacteria, which form a film called plaque. Plaque sticks to the surfaces of our teeth, at the gumline, and can
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In the Pink
updated: Dec. 16, 2025
Our gums cover and protect the sensitive roots of our teeth and the bone around them. While we often think of gum tissue as a rosy shade of pink, that’s
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