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Going Green for the New Year
posted: Jan. 03, 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 -
Smile, the New Year is Almost Here!
posted: Dec. 27, 2022.
We’ve been celebrating the new year for a really, really long time. It goes way back, but it started formally in 1582, when Pope George XIII made January 1st the Read more -
More Adults Are Opting for Invisalign®
posted: Dec. 20, 2022.
These days it's becoming more and more common to see adults at our CHILLICOTHE, Missouri office getting their teeth straightened with Invisalign clear aligners — that is, if you can Read more -
Caring for Your Smile While Wearing Invisalign®
posted: Dec. 13, 2022.
Getting your braces off is exciting. You’ve been working on your new smile for months or years, and it’s time for the trips to our CHILLICOTHE, Missouri office to pay Read more -
How do I know if my gums are receding?
posted: Dec. 06, 2022.
Gum recession, a common result of gum disease, occurs when the gum tissue that surrounds the teeth wears away or pulls back, forming pockets between the gumline and exposing more Read more -
Balancing Act
posted: Nov. 29, 2022.
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 -
Suffer from tooth discoloration? Don’t panic!
posted: Nov. 15, 2022.
Like many other parts of the human body, teeth age. You may look at old photos and realize your smile was significantly brighter in the past than it is now. Read more -
Oral Health Concerns Specific to Pregnant Women
posted: Nov. 08, 2022.
A lot of changes occur in a woman's body during pregnancy. Hormone fluctuations are responsible for many of those changes, including the need for additional attention to the teeth and Read more -
November Marks National Diabetes Awareness Month
posted: Nov. 01, 2022.
Diabetes is a chronic disease that increases the risk for many serious health problems, including severe gum disease. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and it’s a great time for us Read more -
The Intriguing History of Halloween
posted: Oct. 25, 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 -
Your Snoring Might Be More Serious Than You Think
posted: Oct. 18, 2022.
Sleep apnea is a disorder in which breathing stops and starts repeatedly throughout the night. It’s most common among middle-aged adults, and the most prevalent symptom is loud snoring. Sleep apnea Read more -
Getting to the Bottom of Chewing Gum Myths
posted: Oct. 11, 2022.
It's a moment many of our patients have experienced. One second you're chewing on a piece of gum, then suddenly you forget to keep chewing and swallow the entire rubbery Read more -
Year-End Insurance Reminder
posted: Oct. 04, 2022.
the doctor, as well as our team at McCoy Samples Mattingly Dental Clinic, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end Read more -
Seven Foods that will Give You a Smashing Smile
posted: Sep. 27, 2022.
As the saying goes, you are what you eat. But did you know that what you eat also affects your smile? Chow down on these seven tasty treats, recommended by Read more -
How Sedation Dentistry Can Help You Overcome Dental Anxiety
posted: Sep. 20, 2022.
Sometimes people feel a tiny bit nervous when they sit in the dental chair. And sometimes it’s more than a tiny bit. If your anxiety over visiting the office leads Read more -
Symptoms That Could Mean You Need a Root Canal
posted: Sep. 13, 2022.
Every tooth packs a lot of layers in a very small area. The outer, visible part of our tooth, the crown, is covered in protective enamel, and the lower root Read more