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What did the first dentures look like?

May 26th, 2021

Remember hearing about George Washington and his wooden choppers? Not his tools for cutting down cherry trees, but his false teeth. Actually, George’s teeth were made of ivory but were so stained that they appeared to be made out of wood. You might think those were the earliest dentures. In fact, the history of false…
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Healthy Gums and Older Adults

May 19th, 2021

One of the most important parts of staying healthy as we grow older is being open to learning new ways of staying healthy! While worrying about braces or wisdom teeth might be a thing of the past, there are new dental concerns that come with mature years. Taking care of our gums is one way…
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Nutrition Tips for Healthy Kids’ Smiles

May 12th, 2021

The grown-ups in your life want you to have a healthy, happy smile. That’s why they help you brush and floss, and make sure you come see Dr. David Shipper and Dr. Howard Vogel for checkups and cleanings. Did you ever wonder if there are other ways you can help build a beautiful smile? There…
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There’s an App for That!

May 5th, 2021

We live in a tech-savvy world, and dental professionals take advantage of it! Digital imaging, convenient record storage and sharing, even more comfortable denture design—these are just some of the ways dentists can use modern technology to make our time in the office more efficient and more effective. And since modern software developers have given…
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