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It's a Wrap: Ending the year with a smile!
- posted: Dec. 27, 2023
People have been ushering in the New Year for centuries but it became an official holiday in 1582 when Pope George XIII declared January 1st to be the day on Read More
Diabetes and Dental Care
- posted: Dec. 20, 2023
When most people think of complications of diabetes, they think of an increased risk of blindness, limb amputation, heart disease, and neuropathy. However, the doctor and our team want you Read More
Does smoking affect oral health?
- posted: Dec. 13, 2023
By now, everyone knows that smoking is bad for you. But the truth is its broad-reaching health effects are not all known by everyone. This is especially true of oral Read More
Happy Holidays! Healthy Holidays!
- posted: Dec. 06, 2023
It’s the holiday season! With so much to do and so much going on, you want to be at your best. We have some ideas to help make your season Read More
Why do wisdom teeth need to be removed?
- posted: Nov. 29, 2023
the doctor and our team at South Suburban Dental Care - Vincent Oganwu, DDS get this question a lot. Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to come in, once young Read More
Thanksgiving in North America
- posted: Nov. 22, 2023
Thanksgiving marks the start to the holidays; a season filled with feasting, indulging, and spending time with family and friends are always special. Thanksgiving is a holiday meant for giving Read More
Love your new smile? Tell us about it!
- posted: Nov. 08, 2023
At South Suburban Dental Care - Vincent Oganwu, DDS, we have been creating beautiful smiles for years. Whether you have visited the doctor and our team for a week or Read More
Getting Ready for Winter
- posted: Nov. 01, 2023
Winter Is Coming. Okay, that sounded a lot more dramatic in a popular fantasy series. But here in the real world, winter is coming as well, so let’s look at some Read More
Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!
- posted: Oct. 25, 2023
All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over Read More
Balancing Act
- posted: Oct. 18, 2023
We’re all trying to find a healthy balance in our lives. Balancing work and home life. Eating a well-balanced diet. Balancing our budgets. Maintaining the right pH balance in our Read More
Germs living on my toothbrush? Say it ain’t so!
- posted: Oct. 11, 2023
You may have heard talk about the germs that can reside on your toothbrush and thought, “really?” It’s true—there are several kinds of bacteria that can lurk on the bristles of Read More
Year-End Insurance Reminder
- posted: Oct. 04, 2023
the doctor, as well as our team at South Suburban Dental Care - Vincent Oganwu, DDS, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits Read More
Fluoride Treatment: Do You Need One?
- posted: Sep. 27, 2023
Over the past decade, most people have been ingesting less and less fluoride. This is not such a great trend, since fluoride has a history of successfully reducing tooth decay Read More
Why should I have my child’s wisdom teeth removed?
- posted: Sep. 20, 2023
The wisdom teeth are the last of the permanent molars to emerge from the gums. This can occur as early as age 17 or as late as 21. Though some Read More
Plaque Attack? Let’s Fight Back!
- posted: Sep. 13, 2023
Plaque is a sticky subject! It sticks to the enamel of our teeth above and below the gum line, and it collects around fillings, braces, and other dental work. Plaque 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
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