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Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 14, 2023.

One of the first exciting childhood experiences we outgrow is the excitement of discovering a loose tooth. Sadly, there’s no adult Tooth Fairy waiting to exchange a gift for a Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 07, 2023.

October 31—Halloween. Fourth Thursday in November—Thanksgiving. And, in between these two favorite autumn holidays, we have November 1—National Brush Day! Okay, okay. Maybe National Brush Day isn’t quite as well-known as Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 31, 2023.

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 Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 24, 2023.

Water picks, sometimes called “oral irrigators,” make an excellent addition to your regular home care regimen of brushing and flossing. Especially helpful to those who suffer from periodontal disease and Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 17, 2023.

Do you feel anxious before every dentist appointment? If the answer is yes, you are not alone—more than 75 percent of Americans feel anxious when visiting their dentist. Today, the Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 10, 2023.

Great question! Yes, in fact, tooth decay is preventable! Decay, which is caused by sugars left in your child’s mouth, can turn into an acid, which in turn can break Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 03, 2023.

the doctor, as well as our team at Artiste Dentistry LLC, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of the Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 26, 2023.

There are numerous ways to prevent cavities. Some, like brushing your teeth regularly and visiting our Sterling, Virginia office, are more obvious than others. Beyond the standard methods of preventing Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 19, 2023.

Have you been having trouble getting a good night’s rest? Sometimes the reason for a poor night’s sleep is obvious. A midnight horror movie. A bedtime espresso. That anchovy and pineapple Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 12, 2023.

It’s common for children to suck their thumb at a young age. the doctor and our team want you to understand the potential issues that can surface down the road Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 05, 2023.

September 19th is just around the corner, and you know what that means—Aye, matey, it’s “Talk Like a Pirate Day”! Why do we have a “Talk Like a Pirate Day” Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 29, 2023.

Every tooth packs a lot of layers in a very small area. The outer, visible part of our tooth, the crown, is covered in protective enamel, and the lower root Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 22, 2023.

What is the strongest part of our bodies? Do you think it might be our bones, which help us move and protect our brains, hearts and other organs? Or could Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 15, 2023.

It’s great that you’re enthusiastic about your dental health! Here are some tips from the doctor and our team to make sure you are getting the most out of your Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 08, 2023.

One of the most common clues that you might have anemia is found in your smile. If you’ve noticed that your gums are suddenly paler than they used to be, Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 01, 2023.

the doctor and our team at Artiste Dentistry LLC get this question a lot. Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to come in, once young people get their adult teeth. Read more