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The Start of Valentine’s Day
posted: Feb. 14, 2023.

Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day, has been said to originate with a Catholic priest named Valentine several thousand year ago. Valentine defied the emperor at the time Read more
Thumb Sucking
posted: Feb. 07, 2023.

Learning to suck their thumbs is one of the first physical skills babies acquire. In fact, ultrasound images have revealed babies sucking their thumbs in the womb! Babies have a Read more
What’s the Big Deal about Sleep Apnea?
posted: Jan. 31, 2023.

What’s the big deal about a little snoring during the night? Or feeling a bit drowsy during the day? Or an occasional bout of insomnia? If your sleep problems are Read more
Considerations When Picking the Right Mouthwash
posted: Jan. 24, 2023.

A solid oral health routine begins with daily brushing, flossing, and rinsing. Without a consistent oral health regimen, you may begin to experience tooth decay and bacterial infections. Few patients Read more
Pregnancy: What should I know about my oral care?
posted: Jan. 17, 2023.

the doctor and our team at Bailey Family Dental know this is an exciting time as you anticipate the arrival of your new little one. We want to take this Read more
Does Your Child Need Endodontic Treatment?
posted: Jan. 10, 2023.

Baby teeth come with a built-in expiration date. That charming first smile is meant to make way for a healthy, beautiful adult smile. Unfortunately, before they are ready to make Read more
Make this the Year You Stop Smoking
posted: Jan. 03, 2023.

It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start Read more
Things You Probably Didn’t Know About New Year's Eve
posted: Dec. 27, 2022.

It’s no secret that New Year’s Eve is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the world. the doctor and our team love it too. It’s a fresh start, Read more
Weighing the Facts about DIY Scaling
posted: Dec. 20, 2022.

The dental section of your local drugstore or favorite online site offers more dental tools for home care than ever before. Little angled mirrors. Tongue scrapers. Gum stimulators. Interproximal brushes. Read more
Sleep Apnea and Snoring
posted: Dec. 13, 2022.

Snoring may not be something you take seriously. You might even laugh or joke about it. But the fact is, anytime you or your partner snore to the point of Read more
What to Know if You Think You Have a Cracked Tooth
posted: Dec. 06, 2022.

You use your mouthguard for sports, wear a nightguard if you grind your teeth, and never bite down on solid objects. But even with all the care in the world, Read more
What is a crown?
posted: Nov. 29, 2022.

the doctor and our team at Bailey Family Dental hear this question all the time. Millions of people have dental crowns that artificially restore the chewing surface of a tooth. Read more
Oral Health Problems: An indicator of overall health problems?
posted: Nov. 15, 2022.

If you are like many people, you might think of your oral health as separate from your overall health. After all, most dental coverage plans are distinct from health care Read more
Energy Drinks and Dental Health
posted: Nov. 08, 2022.

Are energy drinks bad for your teeth? Many of our patients at Bailey Family Dental ask us this question, so here’s the scoop. Energy drinks have been on the rise, taking Read more
Getting Ready for Winter
posted: Nov. 01, 2022.

Winter Is Coming. Okay, that sounded a lot more dramatic in a popular fantasy series. But here in the real world, winter is coming as well, so let’s look at some Read more
Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!
posted: Oct. 25, 2022.

All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over Read more