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Canker sores, cold sores, and mouth sores: What's the difference?

September 20th, 2023

At Fairwood Dental Center, we know many people have experienced some form of mouth sores or irritation. Some mouth sores are harmless and go away on their own after a few days, while others are more serious and should not be ignored. Mouth sores occur for many different reasons, but bacterial infections, viruses, or funguses…
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I can't stop grinding my teeth! How can a dentist help?

September 13th, 2023

Drs. Arti, Ashi, and Mathew will tell you that while you are sleep, your mouth may be very active. If you find yourself waking up with headaches, facial pain, neck aches, or a sore jaw, you may have tooth grinding, a condition we also call bruxism. We see many people who experience some extent of…
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Football Season? Practice Dental Defense

September 7th, 2023

It’s finally football season, and whether you’re on the field, at the game, or watching at home with friends, it’s time to work on some defensive dental strategies. Taking the Field If you’re playing team football, you already know just how important your mouthguard is. So important, it’s actually part of every uniform. But if…
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Labor Day: Our favorite holiday to rest!

August 30th, 2023

Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday each September here in the United States, is a holiday devoted to the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is honoring the country's workers and their contributions to the strength of our country as a whole. How Labor Day Started There is actually some debate as…
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