At Harbor Pointe Dental, we know most of our patients enjoy a cup of coffee or two throughout the day. But what many of you don’t know is that coffee
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I drink a lot of coffee. Could it be hurting my smile?
posted: Oct. 12, 2021.
At Harbor Pointe Dental, we know most of our patients enjoy a cup of coffee or two throughout the day. But what many of you don’t know is that coffee
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Year-End Insurance Reminder
posted: Oct. 05, 2021.
the doctor, as well as our team at Harbor Pointe Dental, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of the
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How can I protect my child's teeth during sports?
posted: Sep. 28, 2021.
Sports are great for children for a variety of reasons. Children can develop their motor skills, learn how to solve conflicts and work together, and develop their work ethics. As
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If You Find Flossing Too Difficult, Try a Water Flosser
posted: Sep. 28, 2021.
Dental plaque, that gritty bacterial film coating your teeth, is the top cause for tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. You can see and feel a lot of it—but Read more -
What do I do if I fall and loosen my teeth?
posted: Sep. 21, 2021.
Although teeth are strong enough to tear through food, they are also fragile. An accident such as a fall may loosen teeth or knock a tooth out entirely. When a
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Implants Can Provide Effective Options for Total Tooth Replacement
posted: Sep. 18, 2021.
Losing all your teeth can dramatically impact your life for the worst. Fortunately, we can give you your "teeth" back. The most common way, at least until a few Read more -
How to Prevent Dry Socket
posted: Sep. 14, 2021.
When you have a tooth extracted, your body immediately sets to work to help protect the affected area. The blood that collects at the site of the extraction clots to
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Dental Implants Could Help Preserve Bone After Tooth Loss
posted: Sep. 08, 2021.
Losing teeth can make it more difficult to eat, not to mention the effect it can have on your smile. But that could be just the beginning of your Read more -
Some Benefits to Giving Your Smile an Extra Boost
posted: Sep. 07, 2021.
For many individuals, autumn brings with it a number of new beginnings. Fall is the time that many people return to school, get back to the daily grind after an
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Happy Labor Day!
posted: Aug. 31, 2021.
Labor Day is upon us, and that means the non-official end to summer. Before the kids head back to school and temperatures start to cool down, this is your last
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Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen: A Celebrity Couple's Secrets for a Beautiful Smile
posted: Aug. 29, 2021.
Love at first sight—it's an endearing notion found in movies and novels, but perhaps we're a little skeptical about it happening in real life. Then again, maybe it does Read more -
Why Professional Cleanings are Important
posted: Aug. 24, 2021.
Regular dental cleanings and checkups at our Petoskey, Michigan office are an excellent way to ensure everything is A-OK in your mouth. There’s a reason the American Dental Association recommends
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5 Tips Students (and Everyone Else) Should Heed for Healthy Teeth and Gums
posted: Aug. 19, 2021.
Though it sounds like an elite academic society, "The Freshman 15" is anything but. The phrase stands for the weight, pegged at 15 pounds, that many incoming students gain Read more -
Medication Can Lead To Xerostomia in Women
posted: Aug. 17, 2021.
Xerostomia, otherwise known as dry mouth, can be a side effect of many common medications. Drugs used for blood pressure, birth control, antidepressants, or cancer treatments may cause the dry
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Top Five Best Foods for Oral Health
posted: Aug. 10, 2021.
Some foods are just terrible for your teeth — think cookies and candy bars — but there are certain foods that are beneficial to your oral health. Below, the doctor
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Managing Oral Health Is an Important Priority for HIV-AID Patients
posted: Aug. 09, 2021.
Forty years have passed since the first reported case of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), and it and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes it are still with Read more
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