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Airplane Oral Health Tips
posted: Mar. 29, 2022.

What’s in your carry-on bag? You’ve got your passport, ticket, and currency, but what about dental floss? Of course! You’re preparing for the trip of a lifetime, and we want Read more
Are there foods that whiten teeth?
posted: Mar. 22, 2022.

Coffee. Blueberries. Red wine. Tomato sauce. They might please our palate, but they are notorious for staining our teeth. Luckily, nature has balanced the scales for us! Here are just Read more
Dental Implants for Missing Teeth
posted: Mar. 16, 2022.

If you are missing a tooth you may be curious about what options you have when it comes to restoring your smile. Dental implants are in many ways the best Read more
St. Patrick's Day: Celtic pride, green shamrocks, and lucky charms!
posted: Mar. 15, 2022.

“St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.” Adrienne Cook Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must Read more
Crushing the Ice-Chewing Habit
posted: Mar. 08, 2022.

It's a habit many people have and not only can it be annoying to the people around you, it can be detrimental to your dental health. Chewing ice is so Read more
What To Know About Dentures
posted: Mar. 03, 2022.

If you are considering a denture, you might be wondering about the different options to choose from. What will work best for you? Which one should you choose? These are Read more
Are your teeth ready for the big day?
posted: Mar. 01, 2022.

Capturing the Moment At Dental Design Gainesville we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important the little Read more
Common Emergency Visits: From lost fillings to broken dentures
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.

You never know when you're going to experience a dental emergency, but if you do, it should give you peace of mind to know that emergency dental care is available Read more
Fluorosis: What is it?
posted: Feb. 15, 2022.

Many people think dental fluorosis is a disease, but it’s not; it’s a condition that affects the appearance of your tooth’s enamel, not the function or health of the teeth. Read more
The Transformation of Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 08, 2022.

Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the Read more
Is There an Act Three for Our Teeth?
posted: Feb. 01, 2022.

Act One: Those 20 adorable baby teeth which begin arriving when you’re about six months old and are probably gone by the time you’re twelve. Act Two: The 32 (if you Read more
Good Dental Hygiene Impacts Overall General Health
posted: Jan. 25, 2022.

There are many ways in which your oral health has an impact on your overall general health. There are naturally occurring bacteria in the mouth. Some of those bacteria, including Read more
The Advantages Of Crowns & Bridges
posted: Jan. 20, 2022.

Are you missing a few teeth or need a root canal? Complete your smile with crowns and bridges from your Gainesville, VA, dentists, Dr. Maggie Olano, and Dr. Mariano Polack Read more
Balancing Act
posted: Jan. 18, 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
Diastema, or, Mind the Gap!
posted: Jan. 11, 2022.

Diastema is a medical term meaning “space between”—or what the doctor and our team less formally call a gap between the teeth. Such gaps are common for children as they Read more
Tooth Protection and Winter Sports
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.

Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re Read more