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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
Implants: Why it's important to replace missing teeth
- posted: Oct. 19, 2022
The average adult has 32 teeth, a combination of molars, canines, and incisors. By middle age, however, most adults are missing at least one tooth due to an injury, decay, Read More
Dental Anxiety
- posted: Oct. 12, 2022
If you suffer from dental anxiety, a visit to South Suburban Dental Care - Vincent Oganwu, DDS might seem like a daunting prospect. Perhaps you had a bad experience in Read More
October is National Dental Hygiene Month: A simple oral health routine for your busy lifestyle
- posted: Oct. 05, 2022
Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around Read More
Should Adults Continue Fluoride Treatments?
- posted: Sep. 28, 2022
Many adults wonder if they should continue to receive fluoride treatments. Our team at South Suburban Dental Care - Vincent Oganwu, DDS wants to set the record straight about the Read More
When Is a “Cavity” Not a Cavity?
- posted: Sep. 21, 2022
Is this a trick question? After all, you probably already know quite a lot about cavities: It all begins when bacteria-filled plaque sticks to teeth and starts to attack enamel. How? Because Read More
Is Charcoal Teeth Whitening Safe?
- posted: Sep. 14, 2022
Health and beauty trends surface on the web every day, and it can be difficult to tell which ones are worth your time, or even safe, for that matter. Perhaps Read More
What was your favorite part of summer?
- posted: Sep. 07, 2022
It's the end of summer, and fall is just around the corner. Soon the temperatures will cool down, the leaves will start to change, and the doctor and our team Read More
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