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At Hamburg Family Dental, we know that knowledge is power, and we’re here to educate and empower our patients to take control of their oral and overall health. Most folks don’t realize how much your oral health impacts your overall health and vice versa, and we think this is vital information everyone needs to know. From fun dental facts to the history of the toothbrush, and how slacking on your oral hygiene routine could potentially lead to a heart attack or stroke—follow along on our blog for bi-monthly articles on all things oral health. Feel free to comment, share, and join the conversation!
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Mouthwash: More Harm Than Good?
At Hamburg Family Dental, we know a lot of people feel they’re adding a layer of tooth decay and gum disease prevention to their oral hygiene routines when they swish with mouthwash, which may be true, but it depends on the mouthwash. If you floss and brush properly, mouthwash isn’t always necessary, and certain types […]
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Is it Time to Toss that Toothbrush?
When you find a toothbrush that’s just right for you, it can be easy to get attached. After all, you use your toothbrush morning and night (ideally) to prevent plaque and bacteria from hardening and becoming tartar, that’s what we like to call quality time! When your toothbrush does so much good, you want to […]
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Mail-Order Braces: Buyer Beware
Mail-order braces are a controversial dental topic, and Hamburg Family Dental weighs in today. Direct-to-consumer orthodontics companies make many appealing promises: no dental visits, aligners delivered to your door, and lower costs. But are the risks worth it? Not according to this consumer alert from the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO). As of November 2017, […]
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What Did My Dentist Just Say?
At Hamburg Family Dental, education is paramount in our mission to help our Lexington friends and neighbors improve and maintain their oral health. For this reason, we try to avoid using dental jargon when we’re speaking with our valued patient family. However, some terms can’t be broken down as easily; in those cases, we’ll explain […]
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Time & Orthodontics Can Silence Bullies
According to a recent study published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, teeth were the #1 feature that increased a child’s chances of being bullied. A person’s smile and teeth are often the first things people notice, and kids are no exception. Hamburg Family Dental would like to share some ideas that […]
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Life Hacks: One Simple Way to Protect Your Child’s Smile
Did you know that sports-related injuries are the leading cause of emergency room visits for children and teenagers between the ages of 12-17? For children between the ages of 5-14, recreational activities (e.g., riding a bike) account for an estimated 3.2 million emergency room visits. With statistics like these, it’s no wonder parents want to […]
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Strategies for Teasing: Helping Kids Feel Better About Their Smile
Every kid feels uncomfortable in social situations sometimes, especially when they feel they “look different”—and studies show the #1 reason kids are bullied for their appearance is the way their teeth look. Bullies sense this discomfort and annoy, anger, and confuse kids who already feel vulnerable, and if the child being teased is openly reactive, […]
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Baby Bottles & Water: It’s Complicated
Hamburg Family Dental wants to tackle the issue of babies and water intake in today’s blog. Of course, water is the healthiest beverage available for kids and adults, particularly when it comes to oral hygiene, but in babies less than six months of age, water is a no-no. Until babies are six months old, they […]
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Teens & Prescription Opioid Use
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at least 40 Americans die from prescription opioid overdoses every day. As the opioid crisis grows, so does our expanded public knowledge, such as the realization that addiction to this family of drugs often begins with an innocent prescription. Many teens’ first experience opioids when […]
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Prepare Your Child for Dental Visits with a Good Book!
When your child’s first dental visit is noted on the calendar, you might feel more anxious than they do as you approach the big day. At Hamburg Family Dental, we want to help both of you relax and see that there’s nothing to fear about having your smile cared for. Our team is kind and […]
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