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Fluoride Use in Adolescents
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Anonymous
posted: Apr. 30, 2024.
Fluoride is a mineral that plays an essential role in oral health. In fact, the significant reduction in American tooth decay in recent decades can be attributed to a greater
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Can You Repair Your Tooth Enamel?
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Anonymous
posted: Apr. 23, 2024.
There are lots of ads out there for toothpastes that claim to repair damaged tooth enamel.
Can you treat cavities and tooth decay at home? Well, mostly, no, you can’t.
Can you
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Every Day is Earth Day
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Anonymous
posted: Apr. 16, 2024.
During the early days of the environmental awareness movement, those who demonstrated against pollution, toxic chemicals, and the general public health were known as hippies. The early 1970s were a
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Electric or Manual Toothbrush: Why It Does (and Doesn't) Matter
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Anonymous
posted: Apr. 09, 2024.
You live in the golden age of toothbrushes. Until a few decades people used twigs or brushes made from animal hair to clean their teeth: not very soft and none
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April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
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Anonymous
posted: Apr. 02, 2024.
What is oral cancer?
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. If you have been putting off a visit to our Batavia, Illinois office, now is an excellent time to schedule
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Alleviate Tooth Sensitivity
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Anonymous
posted: Mar. 26, 2024.
If a sip of ice water, spoonful of ice cream, or piping hot latte is enough to send shivers up your spine from tooth sensitivity, be assured you are not
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Weighing the Facts about DIY Scaling
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Anonymous
posted: Mar. 19, 2024.
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.
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Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day?
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Anonymous
posted: Mar. 12, 2024.
Happily for all of us who like to celebrate with friends and family, there’s no need to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day. Every March 17th, many of us
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Are your teeth ready for the big day?
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Anonymous
posted: Mar. 05, 2024.
Capturing the Moment
At Fox River Dental Batavia we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important the
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Dental Insurance Benefits
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Anonymous
posted: Feb. 27, 2024.
Dental insurance can be a great addition to your health care plan, but the way benefits are calculated can also make it a confusing one. If you have dental insurance,
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Anatomy of a Smile Makeover
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Anonymous
posted: Feb. 20, 2024.
A smile makeover is usually a combination of one or more cosmetic dental procedures. To achieve your desired result, the doctor may perform or suggest a variety of options. The
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Valentine's Day History
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Anonymous
posted: Feb. 13, 2024.
Valentine’s Day is best known as a celebration of love in all its forms. Pink hearts, red roses, and cute greeting cards adorn every surface you see. What many people
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Courting Disaster
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Anonymous
posted: Feb. 06, 2024.
When we think of sports and dental damage, we naturally think of hockey and football. But when it comes to the actual number of dental injuries suffered each year, vying
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It's been years since my last appointment; what should I expect?
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Anonymous
posted: Jan. 30, 2024.
Feeling apprehensive or guilty for not visiting a dentist in over a year is common, but coming back to receive dental care is easier than you may think. Our dental
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Protect Your Baby from Early Childhood Caries
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Anonymous
posted: Jan. 23, 2024.
Your baby’s first smiles are precious—and you want to make sure those precious smiles are as healthy as they are beautiful. One of the most important ways to protect your
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My gums are inflamed. What can I do?
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Anonymous
posted: Jan. 16, 2024.
Inflamed gums are a fairly common dental issue, but unfortunately, many people don't take the problem seriously enough. If you ignore inflamed gums and continue your usual routine, you could
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