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Author: Anonymous updated: Feb. 14, 2024 Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine’s Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the Emperor Claudius II and secretly married young men and their brides after the emperor had declared it illegal because…

Author: Anonymous updated: Feb. 07, 2024 You might think babies don’t need to brush their teeth, especially when they don’t have any. But by starting good habits like brushing when your child is young, you can lay the foundation for them to continue those good habits into adulthood. When do I start? The best time…

Author: Anonymous updated: Jan. 31, 2024 It’s easy to be skeptical about X-rays whether we speak of a full-body X-ray or a dental X-ray. Radiation is radiation. It’s vital to know all the facts before judging too harshly, though. Dental X-rays can be one of the best preventive tools for your dental health. We offer…

Author: Anonymous updated: Jan. 24, 2024 Your baby’s first smiles are precious—and you want to make sure those precious smiles are as healthy as they are beautiful. One of the most important ways to protect your child’s dental health is by preventing early childhood caries, or cavities. You might be thinking, “Tooth decay? Babies?” Yes,…

Author: Anonymous updated: Jan. 17, 2024 While you make sure your family is getting the best care possible, with regular dental checkups and cleanings at our Hillsborough, New Jersey office, there is one family member that might be hiding under the bed when it’s time for tooth care. Periodontal disease is the most common clinical…

Author: Anonymous updated: Jan. 10, 2024 Tooth decay affects everyone, with studies reporting that 92% of adults have had a cavity at one point in their lifetime. In more serious instances of tooth decay, however, the nerve of the tooth may become infected. This type of infection requires a root canal, in which the affected…

Author: Anonymous updated: Jan. 03, 2024 Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re donning your protective gear, don’t forget to protect your teeth as well. This sport actually tallies one of the…

Author: Anonymous updated: Dec. 27, 2023 It’s a new year! A blank calendar! A traditional time to make a few changes that could change your life for the better. And while we applaud big goals like learning a new language or finally getting those closets reorganized, we’d like to start small with a few simple,…

Author: Anonymous updated: Dec. 20, 2023 Most of us aren’t born with a red carpet smile. And if you’ve thought about straightening your teeth but are apprehensive about doing so with traditional orthodontic treatment, the doctor and our team at Towne Centre Family Dental want you to know there is another option – Invisalign®! Invisalign…

Author: Anonymous updated: Dec. 13, 2023 As adults, we often wish our teeth could be as white as they were when we were small children. Baby teeth have thinner and whiter enamel than adult teeth, and those brilliant smiles are a result! But occasionally, you may be surprised to discover some staining or discoloration on…