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Overall Health Can Be Influenced By Oral Hygiene
- posted: Mar. 26, 2024
Keeping on top of your oral health is key when it comes to making sure your whole body stays healthy. The bacteria that occur naturally in your mouth can produce Read More
What's in toothpaste and how does it work?
- posted: Mar. 19, 2024
the doctor and our team recommend that you brush your teeth two to three times a day, for at least two minutes each time. But have you ever wondered what’s Read More
St. Patrick's Day
- posted: Mar. 12, 2024
On March 17, everyone has a little Irish in them. St. Patrick’s Day is a joyous celebration of Irish heritage. The holiday originated as a commemoration of Saint Patrick, who Read More
My mouth is dry. What can I do?
- posted: Mar. 05, 2024
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
Medication Can Lead To Xerostomia in Women
- posted: Feb. 27, 2024
Xerostomia, otherwise known as dry mouth, can be a side effect of many common medications. Drugs used for blood pressure, birth control, antidepressants, or cancer treatments may cause the dry Read More
Pregnancy: What should I know about my oral care?
- posted: Feb. 20, 2024
the doctor and our team at Ryan M. Friedrich, DDS know this is an exciting time as you anticipate the arrival of your new little one. We want to Read More
Valentine's Day History
- posted: Feb. 13, 2024
Valentine’s Day is best known as a celebration of love in all its forms. Pink hearts, red roses, and cute greeting cards adorn every surface you see. What many people Read More
Is Charcoal Teeth Whitening Safe?
- posted: Feb. 06, 2024
Health and beauty trends surface on the web every day, and it can be difficult to tell which ones are worth your time, or even safe, for that matter. Perhaps Read More
Adult Mouthguards
- posted: Jan. 30, 2024
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
Dry Mouth and How to Treat It
- posted: Jan. 23, 2024
In fancy medical terms, dry mouth is known as xerostomia. It’s really just what it sounds like: a condition in which you don’t have enough saliva to keep your mouth Read More
What did the first dentures look like?
- posted: Jan. 16, 2024
Remember hearing about George Washington and his wooden choppers? Not his tools for cutting down cherry trees, but his false teeth. Actually, George’s teeth were made of ivory but were so Read More
Tooth Discoloration: Common causes and what you can do to stop it
- posted: Jan. 09, 2024
Looking back at childhood photos, you may notice picture after picture of yourself with a mouthful of shiny white teeth. When you look in the mirror today, you wonder what Read More
When should a filling be replaced?
- posted: Jan. 02, 2024
There is no substitution for a natural healthy tooth. Dental fillings are intended to replace tooth structure and restore a tooth damaged by decay (a cavity) back to its normal Read More
It's a Wrap: Ending the year with a smile!
- posted: Dec. 26, 2023
People have been ushering in the New Year for centuries but it became an official holiday in 1582 when Pope George XIII declared January 1st to be the day on Read More
Don’t Let Craze Lines Faze You
- posted: Dec. 19, 2023
You’re getting ready for a night out, or you’re checking to make sure you removed every bit of spinach after eating, or you’re practicing your best selfie smile . . Read More
What is a crown?
- posted: Dec. 12, 2023
the doctor and our team at Ryan M. Friedrich, DDS hear this question all the time. Millions of people have dental crowns that artificially restore the chewing surface of Read More