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Earth Day
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Anonymous
posted: Apr. 16, 2024.
The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He envisioned an Earth Day that would be a kind of environmental teach-in. The first
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The Stages of Gum Disease
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Anonymous
posted: Apr. 09, 2024.
Taking care of your gums is one of the best ways to protect your smile. But sometimes, we treat our gums like an afterthought when it comes to dental care.
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April is National Facial Protection Month
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Anonymous
posted: Apr. 02, 2024.
The Importance of Facial Protection
Americans from all walks of life should mark April as National Facial Protection Month on their calendars. The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, Academy for Sports
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Aging and Dental Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 26, 2024.
As you grow older, your mind may be preoccupied with the health of your bones, heart, or brain. However, our team at Zelienople Smiles will tell you that keeping your
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Dental Visits Are Not So Bad
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Anonymous
posted: Mar. 19, 2024.
Many people dread going to the dentist. Dental visits have the reputation of being painful and uncomfortable, and it is common for people to compare unfortunate situations such as having
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St. Patrick's Day: Celtic pride, green shamrocks, and lucky charms!
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Anonymous
posted: Mar. 12, 2024.
“St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.” Adrienne Cook
Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must
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March is National Nutrition Month!
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Anonymous
posted: Mar. 05, 2024.
While you don’t have to wait to start eating right, March is the month the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics asks everyone to pay special attention to what goes into
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Why do wisdom teeth need to be removed?
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Anonymous
posted: Feb. 27, 2024.
Sometime around the late teens or early twenties, people’s wisdom teeth start to erupt. These are the third and final set of molars. When wisdom teeth come in properly —
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Ways to Prevent Oral Cancer
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Anonymous
posted: Feb. 20, 2024.
According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, this form of cancer kills roughly one person an hour, every 24 hours. This means that nearly 10,000 people will die this year from
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The Start of Valentine’s Day
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Anonymous
posted: Feb. 13, 2024.
Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day, has been said to originate with a Catholic priest named Valentine several thousand year ago. Valentine defied the emperor at the time
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Oral Health Concerns for Teens
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Anonymous
posted: Feb. 06, 2024.
You have a lot more freedom as a teenager than you did as a young child. You also have a lot more responsibilities, and one of your jobs is to
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Navigating the World of Dental Insurance Terminology
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Anonymous
posted: Jan. 30, 2024.
Unless you work for an insurance company, you probably do not spend a lot of your time studying all the terminology that dental insurance companies use to describe the treatments
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Getting to the Bottom of Chewing Gum Myths
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Anonymous
posted: Jan. 23, 2024.
It's a moment many of our patients have experienced. One second you're chewing on a piece of gum, then suddenly you forget to keep chewing and swallow the entire rubbery
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Should You Get Dental Veneers?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 16, 2024.
Dental veneers are a popular treatment to improve the appearance of your smile. the doctor and our team want to help you understand whether this dental option is right for
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I drink a lot of coffee. Could it be hurting my smile?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 09, 2024.
At Zelienople Smiles, we know most of our patients enjoy a cup of coffee or two throughout the day. But what many of you don’t know is that coffee can
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Tooth Protection and Winter Sports
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Anonymous
posted: Jan. 02, 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
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