Chewing Ice Is Bad for Our Teeth
WE HEAR A LOT that it’s bad to chew ice. It’s because ice can do a lot of damage to our teeth and gums.
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History Includes Some Odd Teeth Traditions
THERE’S A LOT OF strange stuff buried in the history of dental health and hygiene, but there are a…
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How to Protect Against Childhood Tooth Injuries
CHILDHOOD IS A TIME of scraped knees and bumps and bruises as kids run around discovering the world. As pediatric…
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What Builds Healthy Smiles?
DAILY BRUSHING AND flossing are essential to keep a growing child’s smile healthy, but we already know that. We hopefully…
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Are Dental Implants Painful?
You have heard many good things about dental implants in El Paso, TX. You know dental implants replace the root in the jaw bone and give you the most natural teeth possible. The only problem is the thought of having to undergo dental implant surgery. Many people are unsure about getting dental implants fitted as…
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Oral Cancer Awareness Month Is Here!
STAYING INFORMED ABOUT the symptoms and risk factors of oral cancer is incredibly important. We oral health…
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The Many Dental Career Paths
WHAT DOES A CAREER in dentistry look like? Being a dentist is an incredibly rewarding career, and beyond helping our patients maintain…
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Do Your Friends Know These 6 Mouth Facts?
IF YOU’RE SHORT on fun topics of conversation for your next party, might we interest you…
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The Tooth Fairy Across Time and Cultures
ONE OF THE most prominent figures of the magic of childhood is the Tooth Fairy, but depending on…
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10 Oral Health Tips from Your El Paso Dentist
Tips from Dr. John M. Purdy, Your El Paso Dentist DAILY BRUSHING AND FLOSSING are staples to maintain healthy teeth and gums and keep bad breath at bay. But beyond that, many other things benefit your dental health and overall well-being. Read below for Dr. Purdy’s ten oral health tips. #1 BRUSH TWICE A DAY …
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