The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been
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February is Heart Month
posted: Feb. 07, 2023.
The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been
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Road Trip!
posted: Jan. 31, 2023.
The bags are packed, the trunk is loaded, the route is programmed into your GPS, the playlist is set, and your destination awaits! Sometimes there’s just nothing more appealing than
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Creating a Dental Home
posted: Jan. 24, 2023.
As a parent, you know how important a happy, relaxed atmosphere is when it comes to making your child feel at home. We would like to make our Sterling, Virginia
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TMD Problems and How You Can Prevent Them
posted: Jan. 17, 2023.
Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) describe a set of conditions that involve trouble with your jaw and face muscles. They result from a problem in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which is
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Root Canal FAQs
posted: Jan. 10, 2023.
Most people hear the word root canal and panic. With today’s state of the art equipment and improved local anesthetic devices, and some knowledge, a root canal does not have
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Going Green for the New Year
posted: Jan. 03, 2023.
Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to
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New Year's Eve
posted: Dec. 27, 2022.
Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- Artiste Dentistry LLC included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new one to
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Be Good to Your Gums
posted: Dec. 20, 2022.
You brush and floss thoroughly twice a day. You have regular checkups. Everything seems fine on the periodontal radar. Sometimes, however, even healthy gums can become sensitive and irritated. Is
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Women's Hormones and Oral Health
posted: Dec. 13, 2022.
At Artiste Dentistry LLC, we know that hormones affect a woman's mood, but did you know they can also impact the health of a woman’s mouth? Women are susceptible to
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‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
posted: Dec. 06, 2022.
It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no
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Is sedation dentistry right for me?
posted: Nov. 29, 2022.
At Artiste Dentistry LLC, we are well-aware of the 25 million Americans who fear having to visit the dentist. Dental phobias are known to range anywhere from feeling mildly nervous
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Thanksgiving Trivia
posted: Nov. 22, 2022.
At Artiste Dentistry LLC we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit smarter
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Four Tips for Soothing a Toothache
posted: Nov. 15, 2022.
Whether it’s a dull and throbbing ache or a sharp pain, toothaches can come in many different forms. Chances are you’ve had the discomforting experience once or twice in your
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I’m on a diet and getting MORE cavities!
posted: Nov. 08, 2022.
Health gurus rave about replacing unhealthy food choices with healthy ones in your diet. If you want to maintain your beautiful smile as well as your waistline, choose foods that
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Cold Comfort
posted: Nov. 01, 2022.
The sounds of the season are filling the air—falling leaves rustling along the sidewalk, football cheers, holiday greetings—and the coughs and sneezes of your fellow sufferers. Yes, it’s cold and
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Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!
posted: Oct. 25, 2022.
All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over
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