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Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 17, 2024.

Tooth decay affects everyone, with studies reporting that 92% of adults have had a cavity at one point in their lifetime. In more serious instances of tooth decay, however, the Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 10, 2024.

Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. Our team at Duren Family Dental wants you to know that this common ailment can be Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 03, 2024.

The “Back to School” ads are out already? Halloween candy’s showing up in stores? Just a minute—summer isn’t quite over yet! While the days are still warm, let’s look at Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 27, 2024.

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. Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 20, 2024.

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 Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 13, 2024.

When you’re pregnant, you expect physical changes. That’s part of the excitement of the journey! What isn’t expected—and not nearly as exciting—is when your familiar smile seems to be changing Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 06, 2024.

Xerostomia, otherwise known as dry mouth, can be a side effect of many common medications. Drugs used for blood pressure, birth control, antidepressants, or cancer treatments may cause the dry Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 30, 2024.

Dental visits are often negatively associated with discomfort in many people’s minds. But at Duren Family Dental, the doctor and our team have created an atmosphere focused on dispelling those Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 23, 2024.

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 Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 16, 2024.

We know that the foods we eat and drink can have a definite impact on our smiles. Staining is an unhappy side effect of many of our menu favorites. That’s Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 09, 2024.

When we think of sports and dental damage, we naturally think of hockey and football. But when it comes to the actual number of dental injuries suffered each year, vying Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 02, 2024.

On a sizzling hot day, there’s not much that makes us happier than heading to the water for a quick swim, some gentle laps, or even a rousing game of Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jun. 25, 2024.

the doctor and our team at Duren Family Dental know your smile is an important part of your appearance; it can be a source of pride or embarrassment. Everyone deserves Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jun. 18, 2024.

Many people dread going to the dentist. Dental visits have the reputation of being painful and uncomfortable, and it is common for people to compare unfortunate situations such as having Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jun. 11, 2024.

When it comes to gum disease and your child, it’s a good news/bad news situation. The very good news is that children rarely suffer from advanced gum disease, or periodontitis. Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jun. 04, 2024.

Heading for the beach! Hiking to the lake! Keeping cool with a tall, frosty glass of ice water in a foreign bistro, or taking a refreshing gulp from the fountain Read more