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The Truth about TMJ
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Anonymous
posted: Mar. 21, 2023.
TMJ is the quick way of referring to your Temporomandibular Joint. Pardon the pun, but that’s quite a mouthful! What is this joint, what does it do, and, if your
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Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day
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Anonymous
posted: Mar. 14, 2023.
Millions of people, around Martinsville, Virginia and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it may
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Are your teeth ready for the big day?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 07, 2023.
Capturing the Moment
At Mark A. Crabtree, DDS 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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What's the connection between gum disease and diabetes?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 28, 2023.
People who have diabetes are usually familiar with many of the other health risks they face, including damage to the nerves, eyes, heart, and kidneys. But did you know that
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Seven Foods that will Give You a Smashing Smile
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Anonymous
posted: Feb. 21, 2023.
As the saying goes, you are what you eat. But did you know that what you eat also affects your smile? Chow down on these seven tasty treats, recommended by
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Valentine's Day History
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 14, 2023.
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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What happens if I don’t have my wisdom teeth removed?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 07, 2023.
One of the things the doctor and our team at Mark A. Crabtree, DDS monitor during your dental appointments is the growth of your wisdom teeth, or third molars. Third
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Is Your Broken Tooth An Emergency?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 31, 2023.
When you chip a tooth badly, it can be a very nerve-wracking situation. the doctor and our team want to provide you with some information that can help if you
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Xerostomia: What does that mean anyway?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 24, 2023.
Does your mouth always feel like it’s dry? If it does you may be suffering from xerostomia. Xerostomia is defined as dry mouth resulting from reduced or absent saliva flow.
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What are dental sealants, who should get them, and how long do they last?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 17, 2023.
Dental sealants are an excellent way to protect children’s teeth from tooth decay by coating them with a thin plastic material. Their teeth look and feel like normal, but they
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I drink a lot of coffee. Could it be hurting my smile?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 10, 2023.
At Mark A. Crabtree, DDS, we know most of our patients enjoy a cup of coffee or two throughout the day. But what many of you don’t know is that
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Tooth Protection and Winter Sports
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 03, 2023.
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
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Smile, the New Year is Almost Here!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 27, 2022.
We’ve been celebrating the new year for a really, really long time. It goes way back, but it started formally in 1582, when Pope George XIII made January 1st the
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What is a root canal?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 20, 2022.
A root canal entails the removal of the nerve supply from a tooth. If you know the purpose of a root canal, the process may seem a little less intimidating.
the
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Ways to Prevent Oral Cancer
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 13, 2022.
According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, this form of cancer kills roughly one person an hour, every 24 hours. This means that nearly 10,000 people will die this year from
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How much calcium does my child need?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 06, 2022.
When you were a kid, your parents may have told you to drink milk to build strong bones and grow tall and strong. Now that you have children of your
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