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What happens if I don’t have my wisdom teeth removed?
posted: May 28, 2024.
One of the things the doctor and our team at Joseph LoCurto monitor during your dental appointments is the growth of your wisdom teeth, or third molars. Third molars generally Read more
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Memorial Day: Parades, remembrance, and the unofficial start of summer!
posted: May 21, 2024.
“The purpose of all war is peace.” - Saint Augustine Fire truck sirens, baton twirlers, marching bands covering patriotic tunes, colorful floats, costumes, and millions of red, white, and blue American Read more
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Cleaning Your Baby’s Teeth
posted: May 14, 2024.
In the eyes of most parents, nothing is cuter than their baby’s smile. Did you know your little one’s smile (that is, his or her oral health) actually plays a Read more
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May Marks National Physical Fitness and Sports Month!
posted: May 07, 2024.
The merry month of May also happens to be National Fitness and Sports Month, so take advantage of the warmer days to get outside and exercise! Bringing a friend, family Read more
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Good Dental Hygiene Impacts Overall General Health
posted: Apr. 30, 2024.
There are many ways in which your oral health has an impact on your overall general health. There are naturally occurring bacteria in the mouth. Some of those bacteria, including Read more
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Are thumb sucking and pacifier habits harmful for a child’s teeth?
posted: Apr. 23, 2024.
Depending on how long the thumb sucking or constant pacifier use continues, and how aggressively the child sucks a thumb or the pacifier, it can indeed be an oral health Read more
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Make Every Day Earth Day
posted: Apr. 16, 2024.
Earth Day began in 1970 as an event to raise awareness of our environment. What began as a single day in April is now recognized around the world to bring Read more
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The Link Between HPV and Oral Cancer
posted: Apr. 09, 2024.
Cancer has become a common word, and it seems like there is new research about it every day. We know antioxidants are important. We know some cancers are more treatable Read more
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Oral Cancer Awareness Month
posted: Apr. 02, 2024.
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
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Best Tips to Make Your Teeth Look Whiter
posted: Mar. 26, 2024.
Your teeth were once naturally white and bright. Wouldn't it be great to keep them that way all of your life? Unfortunately, everyday living can dim our smiles. Food, coffee, Read more
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Can Superfoods Create a Super Smile?
posted: Mar. 19, 2024.
It’s a rare week that we don’t hear something about superfoods—those foods which will transform our diets and radically improve our health. Remember kale? All the kale? (But, more on Read more
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St. Patrick's Day: Celtic pride, green shamrocks, and lucky charms!
posted: Mar. 12, 2024.
“St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.” Adrienne Cook Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must Read more
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Are your teeth ready for the big day?
posted: Mar. 05, 2024.
Capturing the Moment At Joseph LoCurto we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important the little details Read more
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Do We Outgrow Tooth Decay?
posted: Feb. 27, 2024.
Short answer: No. But, since an answer that short is hardly worth the time it took you to click on the link, allow us to explain further! We tend to think Read more
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Is a Lost Tooth a Lost Cause?
posted: Feb. 20, 2024.
We’re used to seeing athletes wearing mouthguards at practice or play, because dental trauma is one of the most common (and predictable) sports injuries. But it’s not just athletes who Read more
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The Transformation of Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 13, 2024.
Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the Read more