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  • Weighing the Facts about DIY Scaling

    posted: Mar. 05, 2025.

    The dental section of your local drugstore or favorite online site offers more dental tools for home care than ever before. Little angled mirrors. Tongue scrapers. Gum stimulators. Interproximal brushes. Read more
  • Women’s Medications and Dry Mouth

    posted: Feb. 26, 2025.

    Women using medication to treat a variety of medical conditions are often unaware of the potential side effects. One common side effect of medications such as blood pressure medication, birth Read more
  • Teeth, Bones—What’s the Difference?

    posted: Feb. 26, 2025.

    They’re often mentioned together, and that’s understandable. After all, they’re the strongest parts of the body, they’re made of many of the same elements, they both require a diet rich Read more
  • Can I use mouthwash instead of flossing?

    posted: Feb. 19, 2025.

    While mouthwash goes a long way in improving your oral care, it is not a substitute for flossing. Mouthwashes and flossing provide different benefits that you should understand. Mouthwash Benefits Mouthwash comes Read more
  • Medication Can Lead To Xerostomia in Women

    posted: Feb. 19, 2025.

    Xerostomia, otherwise known as dry mouth, can be a side effect of many common medications. Drugs used for blood pressure, birth control, antidepressants, or cancer treatments may cause the dry Read more
  • The Origins of Valentine's Day

    posted: Feb. 12, 2025.

    When we think of Valentine’s Day, we think of cards, flowers, and chocolates. We think of girlfriends celebrating being single together and couples celebrating their relationship. We think of all Read more
  • The Start of Valentine’s Day

    posted: Feb. 12, 2025.

    Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day, has been said to originate with a Catholic priest named Valentine several thousand year ago. Valentine defied the emperor at the time Read more
  • How many times a day should I floss?

    posted: Feb. 05, 2025.

    Flossing is one of the most important parts of your oral care routine. Many patients know they need to do it but find it difficult to fit into their busy Read more
  • Which toothpaste should I use?

    posted: Feb. 05, 2025.

    Toothpastes come in many forms and boast different flavors, benefits, and endorsements. All are designed to remove surface bacteria and prevent the buildup of plaque that can cause tooth decay. Read more
  • Canker sores, cold sores, and mouth sores: What's the difference?

    posted: Jan. 29, 2025.

    At Stetson Dental Care, we know many people have experienced some form of mouth sores or irritation. Some mouth sores are harmless and go away on their own after a Read more
  • What’s an intraoral camera?

    posted: Jan. 29, 2025.

    One of the greatest features our team at Stetson Dental Care offers is the ability to see first-hand how we can help our patients. While X-rays help us detect any Read more
  • Good Oral Health Habits When You’re Pregnant

    posted: Jan. 22, 2025.

    the doctor and our team at Stetson Dental Care will tell you that good oral health habits when you are pregnant are very important. A plaque or infectious buildup can Read more
  • What is an Impacted Tooth?

    posted: Jan. 22, 2025.

    You may have heard this term the first time you or a friend got your wisdom teeth. That makes sense, as wisdom teeth are the teeth most often impacted in Read more
  • Adult Mouthguards

    posted: Jan. 15, 2025.

    You make sure your daughter wears her mouthguard to every soccer practice. Your son doesn’t step on the basketball court without his. Why not protect your smile as well? Athletes of Read more
  • Are you at risk for tooth erosion?

    posted: Jan. 15, 2025.

    Many people consume carbonated or sugary drinks and acidic foods every day but have no idea those beverages may be harming their teeth, making them vulnerable to tooth erosion. The Read more
  • My child has autism. What should we expect at your office?

    posted: Jan. 08, 2025.

    At Stetson Dental Care, we know that as many as one in 88 children today have some form of autism, a complex brain disorder that affects a child's ability to Read more