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Oral-Systemic Health
posted: Apr. 23, 2025.

Oral-systemic health is the idea that oral health is a critical and interconnected component to a patient’s overall health and well-being. Studies show that people who have poor oral health Read more
Make Every Day Earth Day
posted: Apr. 16, 2025.

Earth Day began in 1970 as an event to raise awareness of our environment. What began as a single day in April is now recognized around the world to bring Read more
Should You Get Dental Veneers?
posted: Apr. 09, 2025.

Dental veneers are a popular treatment to improve the appearance of your smile. the doctor and our team want to help you understand whether this dental option is right for Read more
Oral Cancer Awareness Month
posted: Apr. 02, 2025.

Happy Oral Cancer Awareness Month! We know oral cancer can be kind of a scary topic, but it’s worth using this opportunity to learn about the disease and spread knowledge Read more
The Effects of Sleep Apnea on Dental Health
posted: Mar. 26, 2025.

Sleep apnea is an increasingly common medical condition, and one that can have a truly devastating effect on the waking life of the sufferer. Those who suffer from the disorder Read more
Recovering from Oral Surgery
posted: Mar. 19, 2025.

If you need oral surgery, the doctor and our team will use our expertise and training to ensure that you have the best possible surgical outcome. And we want to Read more
St. Patrick's Day
posted: Mar. 12, 2025.

On March 17, everyone has a little Irish in them. St. Patrick’s Day is a joyous celebration of Irish heritage. The holiday originated as a commemoration of Saint Patrick, who Read more
Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
posted: Mar. 05, 2025.

At Pleasant Dental, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. One of Read more
What to Know if You Think You Have a Cracked Tooth
posted: Feb. 26, 2025.

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
Caring for Your Night Guard
posted: Feb. 19, 2025.

You might have experienced painful morning headaches. Or have a partner or housemate who begged you to please keep those grinding noises down at night. Or perhaps you were unhappily Read more
The Start of Valentine’s Day
posted: Feb. 12, 2025.

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
When should I floss during the day?
posted: Feb. 05, 2025.

A vital step in your oral health routine is flossing. We hope our patients at Pleasant Dental maintain good oral hygiene, including daily flossing between each visit to our Pleasant Read more
What exactly is periodontal disease?
posted: Jan. 29, 2025.

Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. Our team at Pleasant Dental wants you to know that this common ailment can be fixed Read more
Carbs and Cavities
posted: Jan. 22, 2025.

The Good News Carbohydrates are one of the body’s essential macronutrients (along with protein and fat). We use carbs to convert the food we eat into energy. How does this work? Read more
Make Tooth Brushing Fun
posted: Jan. 15, 2025.

The best brushing routine for parent and child is two minutes of gentle brushing in the morning and two in the evening. But if the longest four minutes of your Read more
Understanding Cavities
posted: Jan. 08, 2025.

Getting a cavity seems like delayed punishment for eating that special dessert every weekend or for the few days you forgot to floss. When you are doing everything right with Read more