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Every Day is Earth Day
- posted: Apr. 17, 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 Read More
Dental Fear in Children: Brought on by parents?
- posted: Apr. 10, 2024
A study conducted in Washington State in 2004 and another conducted in Madrid, Spain in 2012 both reported findings that support a direct relationship between parents’ dental fear and their Read More
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
- posted: Apr. 03, 2024
What is oral cancer? April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. If you have been putting off a visit to our Sterling, Virginia office, now is an excellent time to schedule Read More
What to Do for Your Loose Tooth
- posted: Mar. 27, 2024
One of the first exciting childhood experiences we outgrow is the excitement of discovering a loose tooth. Sadly, there’s no adult Tooth Fairy waiting to exchange a gift for a Read More
Can You Repair Your Tooth Enamel?
- posted: Mar. 20, 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 Read More
St. Patrick's Day: Celtic pride, green shamrocks, and lucky charms!
- posted: Mar. 13, 2024
“St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.” Adrienne Cook Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must Read More
Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
- posted: Mar. 06, 2024
At Dr Gloria Dental Care, 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. Read More
How can I protect my child's teeth during sports?
- posted: Feb. 28, 2024
Sports are great for children for a variety of reasons. Children can develop their motor skills, learn how to solve conflicts and work together, and develop their work ethics. As Read More
Wisdom Teeth Emergencies: Causes and treatment
- posted: Feb. 21, 2024
When you think of a dental emergency, you may picture teeth that have fallen out or severe tooth pain. But it is not uncommon for wisdom teeth to develop conditions Read More
The Start of Valentine’s Day
- posted: Feb. 14, 2024
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
February is Heart Month
- posted: Feb. 07, 2024
The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been Read More
Good Dental Hygiene Gives You Better Overall Health
- posted: Jan. 31, 2024
What do you think of when you hear the term dental or oral hygiene? Brushing and flossing tend to come to mind, since that is what the terms imply. What you Read More
Oral Health Concerns for Teens
- posted: Jan. 24, 2024
You have a lot more freedom as a teenager than you did as a young child. You also have a lot more responsibilities, and one of your jobs is to Read More
Treatments for Tooth Discoloration
- posted: Jan. 17, 2024
Congratulations! You’re getting married! Wow! It’s your twentieth reunion! New job? Great news! No matter the occasion, large or small, you want to celebrate it with your whitest, brightest smile. Read More
Water: It’s Not Just for Brushing!
- posted: Jan. 10, 2024
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 Read More
Tooth Protection and Winter Sports
- posted: Jan. 03, 2024
Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re Read More
