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How do I know when I have a cavity?
posted: Sep. 26, 2023.

the doctor and our team at Colin Osborne, III, DDS frequently field questions about cavities and what causes them. Patients will typically ask, “I brush twice a day and floss Read more
DIY Teeth Whitening
posted: Sep. 19, 2023.

We all want our best and brightest smiles, and today there are many options we can explore at home to make those beautiful smiles a reality. Whether it’s healthy habits, Read more
I chipped a tooth. What can I do?
posted: Sep. 12, 2023.

You just crunched down on a piece of hard food when you suddenly realize there is something hard still in your mouth. Your nightmare is confirmed when you retrieve a Read more
Back to School? Remember Your Dental Homework!
posted: Sep. 05, 2023.

It’s a busy time of year. Book lists! Supplies! New clothes! (How did they outgrow those shoes already?) And while you’re preparing your family’s list of back-to-school necessities, here are Read more
Happy Labor Day!
posted: Aug. 29, 2023.

Labor Day is upon us, and that means the non-official end to summer. Before the kids head back to school and temperatures start to cool down, this is your last Read more
How can I protect my child's teeth during sports?
posted: Aug. 22, 2023.

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
Is Coffee Damaging Your Smile?
posted: Aug. 15, 2023.

Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. Many people have a cup, or two, or even three a day. It’s common to drink it in the Read more
Make your child’s next visit to our office great!
posted: Aug. 08, 2023.

If you have been bringing your baby in for regular checkups since that first tooth arrived, you might expect that he or she is already familiar with the doctor and Read more
The Dog Days of Summer
posted: Aug. 01, 2023.

Here we are in the middle of the hottest time of the year. Yes, it’s the dog days of summer. But, wait—just what are “the dog days of summer,” anyway? The Read more
Avoid Brushing After Every Single Meal!
posted: Jul. 25, 2023.

Here is some surprising yet worthwhile advice you might be hearing for the first time: Brushing after a meal can be incredibly bad for your teeth if you do it Read more
Natural Ways to Soothe a Toothache
posted: Jul. 18, 2023.

Toothaches can come in many different forms, but no matter which, they’re always uncomfortable. the doctor and our team want you to know there are simple ways to cure this Read more
The Importance of Baby Teeth
posted: Jul. 11, 2023.

the doctor and our team know it can be easy to underestimate the significance of baby teeth. At Colin Osborne, III, DDS, we sometimes meet parents who assume that since Read more
Happy Fourth of July
posted: Jul. 04, 2023.

Every year, Americans all over the world celebrate the birth of the country and its independence on the Fourth of July. There are countless ways that people celebrate and they Read more
Implants: Why it's important to replace missing teeth
posted: Jun. 27, 2023.

The average adult has 32 teeth, a combination of molars, canines, and incisors. By middle age, however, most adults are missing at least one tooth due to an injury, decay, Read more
What is a crown?
posted: Jun. 20, 2023.

If you have never had a crown before, you might be wondering why crown treatment is best, what the procedure involves, and which type of crown to choose. Let’s get Read more
Do We Outgrow Tooth Decay?
posted: Jun. 13, 2023.

Short answer: No. But, since an answer that short is hardly worth the time it took you to click on the link, allow us to explain further! We tend to think Read more