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The Start of Valentine’s Day
- posted: Feb. 08, 2023
Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day, has been said to originate with a Catholic priest named Valentine several thousand year ago. Valentine defied the emperor at the time Read More
February is Heart Month
- posted: Feb. 01, 2023
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 Read More
Heading Off to College? Maybe It’s Time to Graduate to an Electric Toothbrush!
- posted: Jan. 25, 2023
Your trusty manual toothbrush has been with you from pre-school through high school—well, obviously not the same manual toothbrush, because that would be seriously unhygienic—but it’s the kind of toothbrush Read More
Teeth Grinding Can Damage Your Teeth
- posted: Jan. 18, 2023
Grinding of the teeth, also known as bruxism, is a serious condition from which nearly ten percent of Americans suffer. It’s a mechanical reflex that often happens during slumber. Unfortunately, Read More
Warning Signs of Impacted Wisdom Teeth
- posted: Jan. 11, 2023
You might suspect that your wisdom teeth are starting to emerge, but knowing the signs of impacted wisdom teeth can help you be more proactive about your dental care. Impacted Read More
Going Green for the New Year
- posted: Jan. 04, 2023
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. 28, 2022
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
Oral-Systemic Health
- posted: Dec. 21, 2022
Oral-systemic health is the idea that oral health is a critical and interconnected component to a patient’s overall health and well-being. Studies show that people who have poor oral health Read More
TMD Problems and How You Can Prevent Them
- posted: Dec. 14, 2022
Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) describe a set of conditions that involve trouble with your jaw and face muscles. They result from a problem in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which is Read More
‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
- posted: Dec. 07, 2022
It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no Read More
Socket Preservation
- posted: Nov. 30, 2022
Dental implants are a marvel! They look just like your natural teeth, and, even better, they function just like your natural teeth. So, when you’re planning on a dental implant Read More
Thanksgiving Trivia
- posted: Nov. 23, 2022
At South Suburban Dental Care - Vincent Oganwu, DDS we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help Read More
Do You Have A Cavity?
- posted: Nov. 16, 2022
Sometimes cavities are hard to avoid. Our team at South Suburban Dental Care - Vincent Oganwu, DDS wants you to know you aren’t alone when it comes to getting cavities. Read More
Brushing Your Toddler’s Teeth
- posted: Nov. 09, 2022
At South Suburban Dental Care - Vincent Oganwu, DDS, we know that brushing your toddler’s teeth can be an intimidating prospect. So we’re providing a few tips in the hope Read More
Cold Comfort
- posted: Nov. 02, 2022
The sounds of the season are filling the air—falling leaves rustling along the sidewalk, football cheers, holiday greetings—and the coughs and sneezes of your fellow sufferers. Yes, it’s cold and Read More
The Intriguing History of Halloween
- posted: Oct. 26, 2022
Halloween is fast approaching, and the doctor wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is Read More
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