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I can't stop grinding my teeth! How can a dentist help?
posted: Aug. 19, 2025.

the doctor will tell you that while you are sleep, your mouth may be very active. If you find yourself waking up with headaches, facial pain, neck aches, or a Read more
Chipped Your Tooth? Now What?
posted: Aug. 12, 2025.

Accidents happen. Next time you’ll wear your mouthguard when you skateboard, never use your teeth to open anything, and carefully step away from your grandmother’s hard candy dish. But what Read more
What to Do When the Tooth Fairy Isn’t on Schedule
posted: Aug. 05, 2025.

August 22 is National Tooth Fairy Day! If the Tooth Fairy is a treasured part of your child’s life, you’re just in time to celebrate! But what to do when Read more
Tips for a Whiter Smile
posted: Jul. 29, 2025.

Everyday life can take a toll on the whiteness of our teeth: Foods we love as well as soft drinks and coffee can stain them over time. Poor brushing and Read more
Keeping Your Teeth Strong and Healthy
posted: Jul. 22, 2025.

What is the strongest part of our bodies? Do you think it might be our bones, which help us move and protect our brains, hearts and other organs? Or could Read more
Troubles with Cementum? Prevent ‘Em!
posted: Jul. 15, 2025.

Our teeth are a lot more complicated than they look. Beneath that shiny white surface is an entire system of different cell tissues working together to keep each tooth vital Read more
How to Choose the Best Mouthwash
posted: Jul. 08, 2025.

As we all know, or should by now, the key to maintaining great oral health is keeping up with a daily plan of flossing, brushing, and using mouthwash. These three Read more
Teeth Whitening For a Bright Summer
posted: Jul. 01, 2025.

Summer brings sunshine and warm weather, and many of our patients begin thinking about brightening their smiles this time of year. A whiter smile is one just one visit away Read more
Pregnancy and Oral Care
posted: Jun. 24, 2025.

Pregnancy involves a lot of alterations in your health. Michael Potts, DDS is here to help you understand the oral health aspects of your pregnancy. As you may already know, your Read more
I’m on a diet and getting MORE cavities!
posted: Jun. 17, 2025.

Health gurus rave about replacing unhealthy food choices with healthy ones in your diet. If you want to maintain your beautiful smile as well as your waistline, choose foods that Read more
Baby Teeth and Cavities
posted: Jun. 10, 2025.

We know how frustrating it can be to discover your child has one or more cavities when you come to visit Michael Potts, DDS. There are several ways to prevent Read more
Summer Break: An ideal time for wisdom teeth removal
posted: Jun. 03, 2025.

After your son or daughter departs for college, the last thing you want to get is a call or text to learn he or she is in pain. the doctor Read more
I chipped a tooth. What can I do?
posted: May 27, 2025.

You just crunched down on a piece of hard food when you suddenly realize there is something hard still in your mouth. Your nightmare is confirmed when you retrieve a Read more
Is There an Act Three for Our Teeth?
posted: May 20, 2025.

Act One: Those 20 adorable baby teeth which begin arriving when you’re about six months old and are probably gone by the time you’re twelve. Act Two: The 32 (if you Read more
Infant Teething Remedies: What Might Help—And What to Avoid
posted: May 13, 2025.

Some lucky babies wake one morning displaying a brand new tooth to the complete surprise of their unsuspecting parents! But your happy baby is irritable and drooling. Or your hearty Read more
The Best DH in Baseball
posted: May 06, 2025.

Oh, wait—did you think we meant Designated Hitter? Oh, no, we’re not getting into that debate! What we want to talk about is the best Dental Habits you can practice Read more