Many patients at Hughes Dental Arts Centre are under the impression that harder brushing leads to cleaner teeth, but that is not true. Gentle brushing is just as effective, and
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posted: Mar. 22, 2022.
Many patients at Hughes Dental Arts Centre are under the impression that harder brushing leads to cleaner teeth, but that is not true. Gentle brushing is just as effective, and
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posted: Mar. 15, 2022.
“St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.” Adrienne Cook
Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must
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posted: Mar. 08, 2022.
If you have been bringing your baby in for regular checkups since that first tooth arrived, you might expect that he or she is already familiar with the doctor and
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posted: Mar. 03, 2022.
posted: Mar. 01, 2022.
Capturing the Moment
At Hughes Dental Arts Centre we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important the
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posted: Feb. 22, 2022.
Many of our patients at Hughes Dental Arts Centre have been asking us about brightening their teeth lately, and today we thought we would discuss the options available to you
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posted: Feb. 15, 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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posted: Feb. 08, 2022.
Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the
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posted: Feb. 01, 2022.
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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posted: Jan. 25, 2022.
Regular visits to the dentist are important for people of all ages. Seeing the doctor as recommended provides preventive care for oral diseases. If a disease is already present, early
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posted: Jan. 18, 2022.
Many varieties of fillings are available at our Herrin, Illinois office. Most people are familiar with traditional amalgam fillings: those big silver spots on top of teeth.
Made from a mixture
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posted: Jan. 11, 2022.
If you have a hard time understanding your dental insurance plan, particularly the treatments and services it covers, you’re not alone. That’s why the doctor and our team have put
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posted: Jan. 04, 2022.
Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re
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posted: Dec. 28, 2021.
We’ve been celebrating the new year for a really, really long time. It goes way back, but it started formally in 1582, when Pope George XIII made January 1st the
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posted: Dec. 21, 2021.
Nobody can predict a dental emergency. That’s what makes them so terribly inconvenient. The good news is that our office is always available to assist you, so there’s no reason
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posted: Dec. 14, 2021.
Most people know when they have a cavity—they can either see it on their tooth or... ouch! They can feel it! But there are certain things that many of our
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