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How safe are dental X-rays?
Author: Anonymous updated: Aug. 19, 2025

the doctor and our staff rely on digital X-rays to help us diagnose oral conditions and process images at incredibly high speeds. You can also view digital X-rays in real Read more
Energy Drinks and Dental Health
Author: Anonymous updated: Aug. 12, 2025

Are energy drinks bad for your teeth? Many of our patients at Michael A. White, D.D.S. ask us this question, so here’s the scoop. Energy drinks have been on the rise, Read more
What to Do When the Tooth Fairy Isn’t on Schedule
Author: Anonymous updated: 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
My mouth is dry. What can I do?
Author: Anonymous updated: Jul. 29, 2025

Nobody likes a dry mouth. It is an uncomfortable and sometimes oddly unexplainable sensation that most people like to avoid. It is not a condition that automatically sends you into Read more
In the Pink
Author: Anonymous updated: Jul. 22, 2025

Our gums cover and protect the sensitive roots of our teeth and the bone around them. While we often think of gum tissue as a rosy shade of pink, that’s Read more
Tooth Discoloration: Common causes and what you can do to stop it
Author: Anonymous updated: Jul. 15, 2025

Looking back at childhood photos, you may notice picture after picture of yourself with a mouthful of shiny white teeth. When you look in the mirror today, you wonder what Read more
The Science of Sugar
Author: Anonymous updated: Jul. 08, 2025

Some languages have many different words for love. Some have many different words for snow. One language even has different words for a tasty layered sandwich. Is that a hoagie Read more
Celebrate the Fourth with a Smile!
Author: Anonymous updated: Jul. 01, 2025

As our nation prepares to observe its birthday, we’d like to share some timely dental tips to help make celebrating the Fourth of July more enjoyable for you and healthier Read more
Easing the Teething Blues
Author: Anonymous updated: Jun. 24, 2025

Every moment of your baby’s first year of life is precious, since every day your child grows a little, develops new skills, and discovers new things. Most of it is Read more
Xerostomia: What does that mean anyway?
Author: Anonymous updated: Jun. 17, 2025

Does your mouth always feel like it’s dry? If it does you may be suffering from xerostomia. Xerostomia is defined as dry mouth resulting from reduced or absent saliva flow. Read more
Oral Health Concerns for Teens
Author: Anonymous updated: Jun. 10, 2025

You have a lot more freedom as a teenager than you did as a young child. You also have a lot more responsibilities, and one of your jobs is to Read more
Healthy Summer Foods
Author: Anonymous updated: Jun. 03, 2025

It’s summer—that wonderful time of year when fresh and delicious produce abounds. the doctor will tell you that your teeth, gums, and tissues all rely on an appropriate mix of Read more
Is there really a link between my mouth and heart?
Author: Anonymous updated: May 27, 2025

Yes, indeed! While brushing, flossing, and regular visits to Michael A. White, D.D.S. are all key to maintaining a healthy smile and mouth, the doctor and our team want you Read more
Three Must-Have Dental Treatments
Author: Anonymous updated: May 20, 2025

In dentistry, there are a wide variety of treatments, everything from elective procedures to those that are necessary and potentially lifesaving. So given the slew of treatment options, how do Read more
Diet and Dental Health: What to eat and what to avoid
Author: Anonymous updated: May 13, 2025

You are probably aware that guzzling soda and drinking those sugary Starbucks Frappuccinos aren’t particularly good for your dental health. But how much thought do you give to the effects Read more
Summer is Almost Here: Tips for a bright, white smile!
Author: Anonymous updated: May 06, 2025

Summer is almost here, which means a season full of vacations, adventures and great memories is just around the corner for our patients at Michael A. White, D.D.S.. Everyone wants Read more

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