You’ve planned your dream vacation. Your reservations are made. You’re packed and ready. You’ve even scheduled a dental checkup at our Columbia, South Carolina office to make sure you catch
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Dental Emergencies while Traveling
posted: Sep. 19, 2023.
You’ve planned your dream vacation. Your reservations are made. You’re packed and ready. You’ve even scheduled a dental checkup at our Columbia, South Carolina office to make sure you catch
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Electric or Manual Toothbrush: Why It Does (and Doesn't) Matter
posted: Sep. 12, 2023.
You live in the golden age of toothbrushes. Until a few decades people used twigs or brushes made from animal hair to clean their teeth: not very soft and none
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Some Benefits to Giving Your Smile an Extra Boost
posted: Sep. 05, 2023.
For many individuals, autumn brings with it a number of new beginnings. Fall is the time that many people return to school, get back to the daily grind after an
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Celebrate Labor Day by Getting Away
posted: Aug. 29, 2023.
Labor Day honors the contributions that workers have made to this country, and for many Americans, the holiday is a great time to relax at home with family and friends.
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Adults Can Get Cavities, Too
posted: Aug. 22, 2023.
There are some things we just don’t miss about being a kid. Getting grounded? A thing of the past. Curfew? Not happening. Confiscating our cell phones? As if. Cavities? While
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Periodontics and Braces Treatment
posted: Aug. 15, 2023.
Most people think braces are all about their teeth. While it is true orthodontics is meant to move your teeth into proper position, there's more to it than that. To
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Energy Drinks and Your Teeth
posted: Aug. 08, 2023.
When working out, studying late, or any time we feel like a bit of a boost would come in handy, energy drinks are a common go-to for many teens and
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The Dog Days of Summer
posted: Aug. 01, 2023.
Here we are in the middle of the hottest time of the year. Yes, it’s the dog days of summer. But, wait—just what are “the dog days of summer,” anyway?
The
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The Truth about TMJ
posted: Jul. 25, 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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Three Reasons We're Fans of Fluoride
posted: Jul. 18, 2023.
Why all the fuss about fluoride? Your dentist recommends it, your toothpaste is formulated with it, most of our drinking water contains it. Just what is it about this mineral
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What exactly is tinnitus?
posted: Jul. 11, 2023.
It’s estimated that about one in every five people is affected by tinnitus, which is a ringing or noise in the ears. But tinnitus isn’t a condition in itself; it’s
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Fun Facts for the Fourth
posted: Jul. 04, 2023.
The Fourth of July is a great time to get together with friends and family members for BBQ, games, fireworks, and other celebrations in honor of our country’s independence. While
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Planning Your Vegetarian Diet with Your Oral Health in Mind
posted: Jun. 27, 2023.
If you’ve been following a vegetarian or vegan diet, you know that there’s much more to living a healthy life than simply avoiding meat products. Making sure your diet includes
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You broke your tooth; now what?
posted: Jun. 20, 2023.
You may have bitten down on a hard food or object, or perhaps you had a cavity that weakened your tooth. Either way, your tooth is now broken, and the
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My child has autism. What should we expect at your office?
posted: Jun. 13, 2023.
At Smith Family Dentistry, we know that as many as one in 88 children today have some form of autism, a complex brain disorder that affects a child's ability to
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Healthy Summer Foods
posted: Jun. 06, 2023.
It’s summer—that wonderful time of year when fresh and delicious produce abounds. the doctor will tell you that your teeth, gums, and tissues all rely on an appropriate mix of
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