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Sugar and Your Teeth: How Often Matters, Too

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Where Did the Lead Apron Go?

Where Did the Lead Apron Go? Wait — no lead…

Why Do We Include Fluoride Varnish After Every Adult Cleaning?

Why Do We Include Fluoride Varnish After Every Adult Cleaning?…

Best OTC Pain Relief for Toothache: What works best and why?

Best OTC Pain Relief for Toothache: Ibuprofen, Aleve, Tylenol, Antibiotics,…

When a “Stain” Is Actually a Cavity: Why Tooth Decay Can Look Smaller Than It Is

When a “Stain” Is Actually a Cavity: Why Tooth Decay…

Prophy vs. Periodontal Maintenance: What’s the Difference?

Prophy vs. Periodontal Maintenance: What’s the Difference? Why does my…

Are Dental X-Rays Safe? Understanding Radiation in Modern Dentistry

Dental Health Matters Are Dental X-Rays Safe? Dental X-rays use…

Cold Sores, Valentine’s Day & Modern Dental Care: What Every Patient Should Know

Dental Health Matters What exactly is a cold sore? Cold…

New Year, New Goals: Why Your Smile is the Best Resolution for 2026

New Year, New Goals: Why Your Smile is the Best…

Holiday Smiles: A Quick End-of-Year Check-In

Holiday Smiles: A Quick End-of-Year Check-In   The holidays are…

Why Do Your Gums Bleed When You Brush — And When Should You Worry?

Why Do Your Gums Bleed When You Brush — And…

Does Tooth Whitening Make Teeth Weak?

We’ve all heard people saying that whitening is bad for…

Why Should I Replace a Missing Tooth?

We get this question a lot. We often see people…

Caring for the Aging Smile

Caring for the Aging Smile By Dr. Paul Doodes, Park…

Which Type of Dental Floss Is Best for You?

Does floss type matter?Yes. All flosses aim to remove plaque,…

Fluoride: Nature’s Cavity Fighter, in the News Again

At Park Blvd Dentistry, we believe prevention is the foundation…

Geriatric Dental Care – Special Care for an Important DemographicCaring for Geriatric Patients: What Are the Special Considerations for Their Oral Health?

Caring for Geriatric Patients: What Are the Special Considerations for…

Am I at Risk for Oral Cancer?

At least once a year all our patients get a…

A Solution to Dental Anxiety

The Role of Sedatives in General Dentistry; a Solution for…

Relief for Snoring and Mild Apnea

Everyone needs a good nights sleep Sleep apnea is a…

What is Zyn? Are Tobacco-Free Products Still Harmful?

Are Nicotine Pouches Like Zyn Harmful to Oral Health?Nicotine pouches…

What’s The Deal With Cavities?

What Are Cavities? Cavities—also known as dental caries—are one of…

Why Do We Do Root Canal Treatments?

Do You Need a Root Canal? Here’s What You Need…

What is Bruxism?

Do You Grind Your Teeth? What is Bruxism?  Bruxism is…

What is Dental Resin Made Of? A Quick Guide

What Is Dental Resin Made Of? A Quick Guide Dental…

What is a Canker Sore?

What is a Canker Sore? Canker sores, or aphthous ulcers,…

Understanding the Importance of Occlusion

Have you ever wondered why we spend so much time…

Class V Resins: A Vital Tool for Protecting Exposed Dentin

Understanding Gum Line Resins: A Vital Tool for Protecting Exposed…

What is Tooth Decay?

Understanding Tooth Decay and Cavities: A Comprehensive Guide Tooth decay…

Dry Mouth

What is Xerostomia and what causes it? Xerostomia simply means…

Help for Horrendous Halitosis

Help for Horrendous Halitosis What is Halitosis and how common…

Relax, We’ve Got Nitrous Oxide!

  In the fast-paced world we live in, stress can…

What Does Medical / Dental Clearance Mean?

As dentists, we understand the intricate connections between oral health…

Is Botox for Me?

We get many questions about Botox™ treatments at the office,…

The Important Role of Bone Grafting After Tooth Extraction

Tooth extraction is sometimes unavoidable. However, what many patients may…

What is a Crown and do I Really Need One?

You've likely heard of dental crowns, but what are they…

Tips for Treats at Halloween

Halloween is an exciting time for kids, with the promise…

Mastering the Art of Tooth Brushing: Techniques Backed by Science

A healthy smile begins with good oral hygiene, and at…

Innovations at PBD: Digital Impressions

In the evolving field of dentistry, technological advancements continue to…

Why Do Dentists Talk About Flossing So Much?

Oral hygiene goes beyond just brushing your teeth. Flossing, a…

Help! I’ve Chipped My Tooth!

Chipping a tooth can be a painful and frightening experience.…

Toothpaste is Toothpaste, Right?

Why are there so many different toothpastes? Taking a look…

Should I Postpone Dental Work While Pregnant?

Can I get a filling done while pregnant / lactating? …

Five Things You Need to Know About Vaping

Smoking is on the rise again, but it’s not the…

Is Bottled Water Better for Your Teeth?

Bottled water has become increasingly popular over the past few…

Straight Talk on Tooth Alignment

What are clear aligners?  Do they really work? What does…

How Should I Look After My Young Children’s Teeth?

It’s natural for a parent to worry about how to…

Are Electric Toothbrushes Better?

What’s in a toothbrush?  Early toothbrushes were made using natural…