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Why Visiting the Emergency Room for Your Dental Problem isn’t a Good Idea
posted: Sep. 27, 2023.

Emergency rooms are for emergencies, so before you head to the hospital because of a dental problem, you need to ask yourself this question: Is what you're experiencing really a Read more
Solutions for Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)
posted: Sep. 27, 2023.

Dry mouth, or xerostomia, is a common side effect of many medications. It can also be a side effect of cancer treatments, or the result of certain auto-immune diseases. the Read more
What happens if I don’t have my wisdom teeth removed?
posted: Sep. 20, 2023.

One of the things the doctor and our team at C. Sue VanBlaricum, DDS monitor during your dental appointments is the growth of your wisdom teeth, or third molars. Third Read more
What is gum disease?
posted: Sep. 20, 2023.

Gum disease, also called periodontal disease, is an infection of the gum tissues, and is something seen all too often by the doctor. Extending from inflammation of the gums (gingivitis) Read more
Healthy Gum, Healthy Mouth
posted: Sep. 13, 2023.

“Shouldn’t that be healthy gums,” you’re thinking? And, of course, you’re correct. Healthy gums are extremely important not only for our dental well-being, but for our overall physical health. But that’s Read more
When to Begin Dental Care for Your Child
posted: Sep. 13, 2023.

Children’s oral health differs from that of adults in a variety of ways. the doctor and our team want you to understand how you can provide the best care for Read more
September is National Gum Care Month!
posted: Sep. 06, 2023.

Can you believe it's already September? At C. Sue VanBlaricum, DDS, we know that gingivitis, the early stage of periodontal disease, can be difficult to recognize. Many people don’t recognize Read more
Some Benefits to Giving Your Smile an Extra Boost
posted: Sep. 06, 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 Read more
Labor Day: Our favorite holiday to rest!
posted: Aug. 30, 2023.

Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday each September here in the United States, is a holiday devoted to the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is honoring Read more
Happy Labor Day!
posted: Aug. 30, 2023.

Labor Day is upon us, and that means the non-official end to summer. Before the kids head back to school and temperatures start to cool down, this is your last Read more
Broken Tooth: Is It an emergency or not?
posted: Aug. 23, 2023.

Have you ever had that sinking feeling after biting into something soft and chewy and feeling something hard and crunchy instead? You’ve chipped or broken a tooth, but what should Read more
Losing a Baby Tooth
posted: Aug. 23, 2023.

It seems like yesterday. There you were, comforting your baby through sleepless nights, soothing her with a dentist-approved teether, celebrating as that first tiny tooth poked through her gums. And Read more
Be Good to Your Gums
posted: Aug. 16, 2023.

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 Read more
We are committed to your oral health!
posted: Aug. 16, 2023.

Dental visits are often negatively associated with discomfort in many people’s minds. But at C. Sue VanBlaricum, DDS, the doctor and our team have created an atmosphere focused on dispelling Read more
What is hyperdontia?
posted: Aug. 09, 2023.

When a child is born, he or she will have 20 primary teeth and 32 permanent teeth. But sometimes kids are born with additional teeth, and our team at C. Read more
When do children usually lose their baby teeth?
posted: Aug. 09, 2023.

Many parents have concerns about their children’s teeth not falling out on time. the doctor and our team are here to answer any questions parents may have about when children Read more