Let’s be honest, you’re checking out our site because you want a more radiant, healthier smile… right? That’s typically the reasoning behind visiting the website of a local dentist, at least. Well, one of the most proven ways to ensure that your smile becomes healthy – and stays healthy – is by ensuring that your […]
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Wisdom teeth, or third molars, are typically the last set of teeth to erupt in the mouth. Since, by this time, most patients’ mouths are fully developed, wisdom teeth are often buried beneath the gums or blocked by bone. When this happens, discomfort may arise as the teeth can develop cystic growths. Naturally, when this
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At one point or another, everyone has experienced a dental emergency and has needed emergency dental care. Whether it’s from a sports-related injury, an unfortunate eating accident or the result of poor dental hygiene, the results are the same: discomfort. When it happens, it can be tricky to determine whether it’s an emergency that requires
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Dental implants are one of the best solutions to missing or damaged teeth. Relatively low maintenance in comparison to other methods, implants offer a host of unique benefits that make them difficult to match in ease of use, appearance, comfortability and protection. While they may not be a required measure for everybody, it’s important to
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With Halloween fast approaching, children across the country are already chomping at the bit, thinking about the piles of candy coming their way. Parents, however, should be careful about the amounts and types of candy that their children eat. Beyond simply preventing wild, candy-fueled misadventures and tantrums, it’s important to limit your child’s intake of
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There are quite a few dentists in Battle Creek, what makes Halonen Family Dentistry exceptional? In this post, we’d like to take a moment to talk about what sets us apart. We’re going to look at a few of the qualities that define our practice and position us as the best dentist for you and
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We’re all well aware that soda pop and sugary drinks can have a negative impact on our teeth, but what you might find surprising is some of the other foods that can do just as much damage. For example, did you know that eating dried fruit and carbs such as bread can also be bad
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I’m sure you’ve heard this before: You should see your dentist twice a year. Some of you may switch that around to think you should see your dentist once every two years. Some of you just hate seeing a dentist or are afraid it’s going to hurt, and stretch it out longer. So here are
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According to the annual Stress in America Report (American Psychological Association) for 2014, the majority of Americans are living with stress levels higher than what is believed to be healthy. Top stress factors in 2014 include financial concerns (64% report it is a significant source), work, the economy, family responsibilities, and personal health concerns. Most
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Between a Tooth and a Soft Place: The Easy Decision to Start Flossing Chances are, when you go in for a dental check-up or teeth cleaning, you get asked if you have been flossing regularly. While you may find this to be an annoyance, we ask because flossing is extremely important to maintaining a healthy
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