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Energy Drinks and Your Teeth
posted: Apr. 12, 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 Read more
Oral Cancer Awareness Month
posted: Apr. 05, 2023.

Happy Oral Cancer Awareness Month! We know oral cancer can be kind of a scary topic, but it’s worth using this opportunity to learn about the disease and spread knowledge Read more
Do Spring Allergies Mean (B)Looming Dental Problems?
posted: Apr. 05, 2023.

April showers bring May flowers, and May flowers bring . . . allergies. If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from seasonal allergies, you might be suffering Read more
Brushing: Before or after breakfast?
posted: Mar. 29, 2023.

In a perfect world, we would all jump out of bed ready to greet the day with a big smile and a toothbrush close at hand to clean our teeth Read more
Bottled Water: Friend or Foe?
posted: Mar. 22, 2023.

Some people choose bottled water over tap because they think it’s cleaner. Some do it out of convenience: It’s easy to grab a bottle of water to take with you Read more
I brush my teeth regularly. Why do I need to floss?
posted: Mar. 15, 2023.

Brushing your teeth regularly is one of the most crucial parts of maintaining good oral health, and perhaps the most fundamental, however, there are also other elements involved. Flossing, for Read more
What should we blog about?
posted: Mar. 08, 2023.

As a patient at C. Sue VanBlaricum, DDS, your opinion matters! the doctor and our team love hearing what our patients think about our practice and the services we provide, Read more
What do you love about our practice?
posted: Mar. 01, 2023.

At C. Sue VanBlaricum, DDS, we have been creating beautiful smiles for years. Whether you or your family have visited the doctor and our team for a single visit or Read more
Bells and Whistles for Your Bristles?
posted: Feb. 22, 2023.

Modern dentistry has made the most of today’s technological innovations. And we’ve come a long way from the fraying sticks our ancestors used as toothbrushes. On the other hand, while it’s Read more
Great Gifts for Grandparents
posted: Feb. 15, 2023.

Our grandmothers and grandfathers, our moms and dads—we’ve known them our whole lives. So, why are they so hard to shop for? If your older family members have all the sweaters, Read more
Energy and Sports Drinks Eat Away at Teeth, Study Says
posted: Feb. 08, 2023.

Sports and energy drinks cause irreversible damage to the teeth of teens and young adults. A recent study published in General Dentistry states that energy and sports drinks contain so Read more
Sports and Energy Drink Consumption Damages Tooth Enamel
posted: Feb. 01, 2023.

While they may sound refreshing, especially after participating in sports activities or after a jog, recent studies suggest that energy and sports drinks can damage tooth enamel, thus elevating your Read more
My toothbrush did what?
posted: Jan. 25, 2023.

If you were to put your toothbrush bristles under a high-powered microscope, what you would see might give you nightmares: millions of bacteria, busily crawling up and down your toothbrush Read more
Electric Toothbrush: How do you choose?
posted: Jan. 18, 2023.

Since the introduction of the power toothbrush in the 1960s, this tool has undergone many technological advances, from design and bristle motions to rotation oscillation and sonic vibration. What is rotation Read more
Toothpaste Guide
posted: Jan. 11, 2023.

Between the huge number of toothpaste brands on the market today, the different flavors, and claims from most to do different things, it isn’t surprising that people feel so confused Read more
Toothbrush Arts and Crafts
posted: Jan. 04, 2023.

When you replace your old toothbrush every three or four months with a new model, you accomplish three things: You keep your teeth cleaner (frayed brushes don’t clean as well) You protect Read more