October 2014 - Gentle Caring Dentistry

October 29, 2014
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Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!

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 any connection at all to Samhain (a Gaelic harvest festival.) Regardless of its origin, our team at the dental office of Dr. Bowman hopes that Halloween is fun and enjoyed by all of our awesome patients!

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October 22, 2014
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Is gingivitis preventable?

Category : Gentalcare

The earliest sign of gum disease is called gingivitis (sometimes called periodontal disease), and is an inflammation of the gums. If left untreated, gingivitis can lead to gum tissue loss, loss of bone that supports the teeth, and eventually tooth loss. The good news is that gingivitis is easily treatable at Gentle Caring Dentistry. Better yet, gingivitis is nearly 100 percent preventable.

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October 15, 2014
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I drink a lot of coffee. Could it be hurting my smile?

Category : Gentalcare

At Gentle Caring Dentistry, we know most of our patients enjoy a cup of coffee or two throughout the day. But what many of you don’t know is that coffee can be especially tough on your teeth because tannic acid (the substance that makes the dark color) etches into the pits and grooves of tooth enamel, staining your pearly whites and being generally detrimental to your smile.

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October 8, 2014
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Why should I have my child’s wisdom teeth removed?

Category : Gentalcare

The wisdom teeth are the last of the permanent molars to emerge from the gums. This can occur as early as age 17 or as late as 21. Though some teens and young adults experience a completely normal tooth eruption with ideally aligned molars that pose no health threat, this is not the case for everyone.

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October 1, 2014
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Year-End Insurance Reminder

Category : Gentalcare

Dr. Bowman, as well as our team at Gentle Caring Dentistry, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of the year reminder that it’s high time to schedule your dental visits so you optimize your benefit.

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