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How do I pick the right toothpaste for my needs?
posted: Aug. 19, 2025.

With so many toothpastes available in so many price ranges, it can be difficult to be sure you are selecting the right one for your needs. You need a product Read more
Solutions for Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)
posted: Aug. 12, 2025.

Dry mouth, or xerostomia, is a common side effect of many medications. It can also be a side effect of cancer treatments, or the result of certain auto-immune diseases. the Read more
What to Do When the Tooth Fairy Isn’t on Schedule
posted: Aug. 05, 2025.

August 22 is National Tooth Fairy Day! If the Tooth Fairy is a treasured part of your child’s life, you’re just in time to celebrate! But what to do when Read more
Can Superfoods Create a Super Smile?
posted: Jul. 29, 2025.

It’s a rare week that we don’t hear something about superfoods—those foods which will transform our diets and radically improve our health. Remember kale? All the kale? (But, more on Read more
Love your new smile? Tell us about it!
posted: Jul. 22, 2025.

At Colin Osborne, III, DDS, we have been creating beautiful smiles for years. Whether you have visited the doctor and our team for a week or for your entire life, Read more
Headaches, TMJ, and Dentistry
posted: Jul. 15, 2025.

That ache in your head may stem from your jaw. If your jaw falls out of alignment, you could have temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD. It's not clear what causes TMD. Read more
I have fluoride toothpaste and fluoridated water; do I need a fluoride treatment?
posted: Jul. 08, 2025.

Fluoride is a naturally found ion with a history of greatly reducing the incidence of tooth decay in children. However, over the past decade, people have increasingly consumed bottled water, Read more
Celebrate the Fourth with a Smile!
posted: Jul. 01, 2025.

As our nation prepares to observe its birthday, we’d like to share some timely dental tips to help make celebrating the Fourth of July more enjoyable for you and healthier Read more
What is an Impacted Tooth?
posted: Jun. 24, 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
Need Another Reason to Stop Biting Your Nails?
posted: Jun. 17, 2025.

Painful nails and cuticles, ruined manicures, reluctance to shake hands—there are so many good reasons to overcome the nail biting habit. But did you know that biting your nails is Read more
Charcoal Toothpaste
posted: Jun. 10, 2025.

Despite the extraordinary claims made for charcoal toothpaste, most dentists think that the accuracy of these claims is a very gray area. So, what is the theory behind using activated Read more
Water Features
posted: Jun. 03, 2025.

Heading for the beach! Hiking to the lake! Keeping cool with a tall, frosty glass of ice water in a foreign bistro, or taking a refreshing gulp from the fountain Read more
Teeth Whitening and Your Smile
posted: May 27, 2025.

The best type of whitening for your smile depends on what you are hoping to accomplish. Whitening Toothpastes This is certainly the easiest method of whitening, but will brushing alone produce your Read more
Four Oral Health Issues Seniors Face
posted: May 20, 2025.

Oral health is an important and often overlooked component of an older person’s general health and well-being. the doctor and our team know that for many of our older patients, Read more
Oh no, not the dentist!
posted: May 13, 2025.

If you or your children suffer from dental anxiety, you aren’t alone. According to the Cleveland Clinic, between nine and 15 percent of Americans admit to feeling sufficiently afraid of Read more
May Marks National Physical Fitness and Sports Month!
posted: May 06, 2025.

The merry month of May also happens to be National Fitness and Sports Month, so take advantage of the warmer days to get outside and exercise! Bringing a friend, family Read more