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Tooth Protection and Winter Sports
posted: 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 Read more
It's a Wrap: Ending the year with a smile!
posted: Dec. 27, 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
What to do about Sensitive Teeth
posted: Dec. 20, 2023.

If you suffer from sensitive teeth, you already know the frustration of having a type of pain that is hard to deal with. Because tooth sensitivity is sometimes unpredictable, you Read more
What’s the advantage of Invisalign®?
posted: Dec. 13, 2023.

the doctor and our team know it is natural for you to feel some concern when you need to wear any type of dental device to correct a problem with Read more
Happy Holidays! Healthy Holidays!
posted: Dec. 06, 2023.

It’s the holiday season! With so much to do and so much going on, you want to be at your best. We have some ideas to help make your season Read more
Help! My gums hurt when I floss!
posted: Nov. 29, 2023.

By no stretch is it rare for your gums to hurt during and after flossing. Even some bleeding is to be expected. This is especially true if you have not Read more
Thanksgiving Trivia
posted: Nov. 22, 2023.

At Papillon Dental we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit smarter at Read more
Caring for Your Smile after Invisalign® Treatment
posted: Nov. 15, 2023.

You have done a lot of work to get the perfect smile. You wore your Invisalign aligner trays and cared for your teeth, and now your treatment is done. You Read more
Diabetes and Dental Care
posted: Nov. 08, 2023.

Diabetes is a disease that affects the health of the entire body, including, of course, your mouth, gums, and teeth. We are trained to look for issues that might arise Read more
Cold Comfort
posted: Nov. 01, 2023.

The sounds of the season are filling the air—falling leaves rustling along the sidewalk, football cheers, holiday greetings—and the coughs and sneezes of your fellow sufferers. Yes, it’s cold and Read more
The Intriguing History of Halloween
posted: Oct. 25, 2023.

Halloween is fast approaching, and the doctor wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is Read more
Canker Sores and Stress
posted: Oct. 18, 2023.

Canker sores are painful lesions that form in the soft tissues of the mouth, usually along the inner lips, under the tongue, and along the cheek walls. They are usually Read more
Clean Toothbrush/Healthy Toothbrush
posted: Oct. 11, 2023.

We’ve all learned a lot about keeping healthy lately. Thorough hand washing, disinfecting cell phones and keyboards, wiping down shopping carts and door handles—all these low-maintenance cleaning habits can have Read more
October is National Dental Hygiene Month: A simple oral health routine for your busy lifestyle
posted: Oct. 04, 2023.

Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around Read more
Using Sippy Cups Successfully
posted: Sep. 27, 2023.

Congratulations! Your child is beginning to leave her bottle behind and has started to use her first sippy cup. And the best training cup is one that makes the transition Read more
Who benefits from Invisalign®?
posted: Sep. 20, 2023.

One problem with trying to answer the question as to who benefits from Invisalign is that the simple answer is “almost everyone.” The see-through, almost invisible aligners for straightening teeth Read more