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The day you get your braces off is a right of passage for many. If you ask anyone who has worn traditional braces what they most look...

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Snacking gets a bad rap. Maybe instead we should call it “fueling up,” because that’s what healthy snacking does. Keeping a full tank is...

Have a question you forgot to discuss at the doctor’s office or are too embarrassed to ask? The experts at Samaritan Health Services are...

As we head into the lighter, mild spring months, many people look to refresh their home’s appearance. While my job is to take rooms down...

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Sealants are a white or clear coating placed on molars to protect the chewing surface of the teeth. Parents often ask us why sealants...

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Have a musically inclined kid in braces? Your child can keep playing throughout orthodontic treatment, from flutes to French Horns and...

With the short amount of daylight, rainy weather and foggy days, it’s the perfect time of year to snuggle up with your child and a book....

Keeping the house clean shouldn’t have to be all-consuming. Here are a couple of suggestions to help streamline the cleaning chores — for...

Many parents of school-age children have found themselves looking at the academic calendar and panicking. The number of days off school...

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When considering materials in a remodel or refresh, one aspect of a kitchen that many people consider is countertop material. There are...

When it’s cold, wet and gray, who wants to go outside and exercise? Your dog! When the weather isn’t exactly cooperative for outside...

“You should sit in nature for 20 minutes a day… unless you are busy, then you should sit for an hour.” — Zen Proverb Nature has been...

The holiday season is here, and kids are dreaming of Santa, presents and treats. A few tips to keep your child’s teeth healthy and safe...

Please remove your makeup before you fall asleep It’s late, and you just read Goodnight Moon to your toddler a thousand times. The...

If dental anxiety is getting between you and the smile you want, please know that reputable dental professionals will do everything we...