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Can sealants benefit you?
posted: Jan. 31, 2024.

Molars are difficult to reach when brushing your teeth because they’re full of crevices, caves, and pits that can provide the perfect environment for decay. Sealants are the perfect fix Read more
Women’s Medications and Dry Mouth
posted: Jan. 31, 2024.

Women using medication to treat a variety of medical conditions are often unaware of the potential side effects. One common side effect of medications such as blood pressure medication, birth Read more
Just What Is a Cavity, Anyway?
posted: Jan. 24, 2024.

So you might be wondering, just what are cavities? How do we get them? What do they do to our teeth? How can we prevent them? Let’s talk! Our teeth need Read more
How effective is whitening toothpaste?
posted: Jan. 24, 2024.

The American Dental Association encourages you to brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste to prevent dental problems such as tooth decay, bad breath, sensitive teeth, and gingivitis. Beyond Read more
HPV and Oral Cancer
posted: Jan. 17, 2024.

Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is best known as a sexually transmitted infection. In the United States, HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease, with 79 million Americans currently infected, Read more
Five Reasons for Your Bad Breath
posted: Jan. 17, 2024.

Bad breath, or halitosis, is probably not a matter of life or death. But it can make you feel self-conscious and have a negative impact on your life. The majority Read more
What is a cavity?
posted: Jan. 10, 2024.

Cavities are the reason why most people fear going to the dentist. But they’re also the reason you should be visiting the doctor on a regular basis. Specifically, cavities are the Read more
What exactly is tinnitus?
posted: Jan. 10, 2024.

It’s estimated that about one in every five people is affected by tinnitus, which is a ringing or noise in the ears. But tinnitus isn’t a condition in itself; it’s Read more
Make this the Year You Stop Smoking
posted: Jan. 03, 2024.

It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start Read more
Going Green for the New Year
posted: Jan. 03, 2024.

Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to Read more
Things You Probably Didn’t Know About New Year's Eve
posted: Dec. 27, 2023.

It’s no secret that New Year’s Eve is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the world. the doctor and our team love it too. It’s a fresh start, Read more
New Year's Eve
posted: Dec. 27, 2023.

Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- C. Sue VanBlaricum, DDS included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new one Read more
I’ve lost a filling; now what?
posted: Dec. 20, 2023.

Dental fillings usually protect our teeth, but sometimes they need to be protected, too. If you lose a filling, contact our Lafayette, Tennessee office immediately and let us advise you Read more
I haven’t been to the dentist in years; what should I expect?
posted: Dec. 20, 2023.

Time flies when we are not at the dentist! Before you know it, years may have gone by. Let’s take a moment to explain what takes place when a patient Read more
Flossing Fixes
posted: Dec. 13, 2023.

A length of floss plus your teeth is about as low-tech as it gets. But, as with so many other “simple” skills, it helps to learn just the right technique Read more
What kind of toothbrush and toothpaste should my child use?
posted: Dec. 13, 2023.

the doctor and our team know that as a parent, you want your child to be as healthy as possible. By now, you probably know that your son or daughter’s Read more