Children are born with a set of primary teeth – 20 to be exact – that help them learn to chew and speak, and develop enough space in the jaw
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How can parents help prevent tooth decay?
posted: May 31, 2023.
Children are born with a set of primary teeth – 20 to be exact – that help them learn to chew and speak, and develop enough space in the jaw
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Memorial Day
posted: May 24, 2023.
Memorial Day is not only a federal holiday in the United States, but it is a day of observance and remembrance of those who died in service. Originally known as
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Why do wisdom teeth need to be removed?
posted: May 17, 2023.
Sometime around the late teens or early twenties, people’s wisdom teeth start to erupt. These are the third and final set of molars. When wisdom teeth come in properly —
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Celebrate Your Mom’s Smile with These Mother’s Day Gifts
posted: May 10, 2023.
Mother’s Day is around the corner, and if you’re looking for some different gifting ideas for one of the most important people in your life, we have some suggestions for
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May Marks National Physical Fitness and Sports Month!
posted: May 03, 2023.
The merry month of May also happens to be National Fitness and Sports Month, so take advantage of the warmer days to get outside and exercise! Bringing a friend, family
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How Sedation Dentistry Can Help You Overcome Dental Anxiety
posted: Apr. 26, 2023.
Putting off your dental visit to Cohen Modern Dentistry, P.C. because of fear or anxiety only increases the potential for tooth decay or gum problems. At our office, the doctor
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Make Every Day Earth Day
posted: Apr. 19, 2023.
Earth Day began in 1970 as an event to raise awareness of our environment. What began as a single day in April is now recognized around the world to bring
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Tooth-Colored Fillings
posted: Apr. 12, 2023.
Once upon a time, silver fillings ruled in dental offices everywhere. For a long time, they were the only option dentists used to close off the spaces on teeth where
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This April, Let’s Celebrate National Facial Protection Month!
posted: Apr. 05, 2023.
Poor April. While other months celebrate romance, or giving thanks, or costumes and candy, April has—April Fool’s Day and a tax deadline. We might be forgiven for thinking these two
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HPV and Oral Cancer
posted: Mar. 29, 2023.
Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is best known as a sexually transmitted infection. In the United States, HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease, with 79 million Americans currently infected,
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When Snoring Becomes More Than Just Annoying
posted: Mar. 22, 2023.
Snoring occurs when the tissues in the throat relax enough to block part of our airways, or physical conditions such as enlarged tonsils or a deviated septum prevent air from
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St. Patrick's Day
posted: Mar. 15, 2023.
On March 17, everyone has a little Irish in them. St. Patrick’s Day is a joyous celebration of Irish heritage. The holiday originated as a commemoration of Saint Patrick, who
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Flossing Fixes
posted: Mar. 08, 2023.
A length of floss plus your teeth is about as low-tech as it gets. But, as with so many other “simple” skills, it helps to learn just the right technique
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Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
posted: Mar. 01, 2023.
At Cohen Modern Dentistry, P.C., we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent.
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Your Toddler’s First Dental Visit
posted: Feb. 22, 2023.
It’s common for toddlers to be wary of strangers, but their first experience at the dentist shouldn’t be a scary one. the doctor and our team have five tips for
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Water: It’s Not Just for Brushing!
posted: Feb. 15, 2023.
We turn on the tap and it comes rushing out. We walk down the hall at work or school and stop at the fountain without even thinking about it. It’s
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