Can You Stop a Cavity Before It Starts?

November 20th, 2024

You’re busy getting ready for your day, and of course you’re starting your day off right by looking after your dental health. A two-minute brushing, some careful flossing, and—wait, is that a white spot on your tooth? If your mirror reveals a patch of white on your enamel, it could be a symptom of early…
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Thumb Sucking, Pacifiers, and Your Baby's Teeth

November 13th, 2024

Sucking is a common instinct for babies and the use of a pacifier or their thumb offers a sense of safety and security, as well a way to relax. According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the majority of children will stop using a pacifier and stop sucking their thumb on their own between…
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November Marks National Diabetes Awareness Month

November 7th, 2024

Diabetes is a chronic disease that increases the risk for many serious health problems, including severe gum disease. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and it’s a great time for us at Silver Summit Dental to remind our patients that the way you care for your teeth at home doesn’t just affect your oral health; keeping…
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Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!

October 30th, 2024

All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over the world. Some scholars claim that Halloween originated from Celtic festivals that honored the dead or that celebrated the harvest, while others doubt that there's…
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