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When to Expect Baby Teeth to Appear

A couple of the biggest rites of passage in childhood are the first baby teeth coming in and the first adult teeth coming in. We’re here to give parents a brief guide on the general timeline to follow. The Baby Teeth Schedule Baby teeth tend to…

How Do Braces Actually Work?

Moving teeth into their proper alignment is a complicated and fascinating process, so how do braces do it? Let’s take a closer look. Braces Anatomy The basic anatomy of braces is brackets, archwires, and o-rings. We place the brackets on the teeth in precisely the…

Introducing Dr. Ramesh Agrawal

Source Dental is proud to introduce the newest member to our team, Dr. Ramesh Agrawal. We are excited about Dr. Agrawal’s experience in orthodontics and look forward to giving our patients a better smile!  We sat down with Dr. Agrawal to get to know him…

How Men’s Oral Health Is Different

Men and women have a lot in common, but they face significantly different challenges when it comes to keeping their teeth and gums healthy. Women are more prone to certain oral health conditions than men, but men have their own disadvantages to overcome, and we’re…

10 Building Blocks Of Healthy Smiles

It can be shocking how fast children grow. All that growth requires plenty of good nutrients, and that applies to teeth and gums as well. So what are the most important vitamins and minerals parents should make sure their kids are getting to build those…

A Letter From Dr. Frank Gold

Dear Source Dental Patients, Allow me the pleasure of personally introducing my colleague and friend of more than 22 years, Dr. Nicole Sussman, fondly known as Dr. Nicki! This well-thought-out and timely decision to transfer my ownership of Source Dental to Dr. Nicki, whom I…

Sugar Versus Our Teeth

Sugar is the greatest nemesis of the dental profession and anyone who wants to maintain a healthy smile. Why? Because the harmful bacteria in our mouths love to eat it, then excrete acid onto our teeth as a waste product. That leads to enamel erosion,…

Habits We Don’t Realize Hurt Our Teeth

Tooth enamel ranks between steel and titanium on the Mohs Hardness Scale. That makes it harder than any other substance in the human body, and it also makes it harder than iron! However, it’s still fairly brittle and very vulnerable to acid erosion, and there…

7 Reasons To Wear A Night Guard

If your dentist has recommended that you wear a night guard or you have been wondering whether a night guard is a good choice for you, it is probably time to invest in one. Night guards have more than one purpose, many of which can save you…

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