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Find Out how Your Diet can Cause Cavities
posted: Feb. 21, 2023.

Sometimes food that’s good for your body isn’t necessarily the best for your teeth. the doctor and our team want you to know which healthy foods can harm your teeth Read more
The Transformation of Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 14, 2023.

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
February is Heart Month
posted: Feb. 07, 2023.

The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been Read more
It's been years since my last appointment; what should I expect?
posted: Jan. 31, 2023.

Feeling apprehensive or guilty for not visiting a dentist in over a year is common, but coming back to receive dental care is easier than you may think. Our dental Read more
How do I avoid bad breath?
posted: Jan. 24, 2023.

At Laura Fathi DDS, we see a lot of patients who are concerned about their bad breath, also known as halitosis. So today we thought we would educate our patients Read more
Should Children Use Whitening Products?
posted: Jan. 17, 2023.

As adults, we often wish our teeth could be as white as they were when we were small children. Baby teeth have thinner and whiter enamel than adult teeth, and Read more
Oral Health during Pregnancy
posted: Jan. 10, 2023.

Pregnancy can be one of the most exciting times in a woman’s life, as you eagerly wait for the birth of the new addition. Needless to say, pregnancy comes with Read more
Going Green for the New Year
posted: Jan. 03, 2023.

Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to Read more
It's a Wrap: Ending the year with a smile!
posted: Dec. 27, 2022.

People have been ushering in the New Year for centuries but it became an official holiday in 1582 when Pope George XIII declared January 1st to be the day on Read more
Do you suffer from sleep apnea?
posted: Dec. 20, 2022.

At Laura Fathi DDS, we know our patients love a good amount of rest each night in order to be energized for the day and week ahead. After all, without Read more
Top Ten Ways to Improve Heart Health
posted: Dec. 13, 2022.

The human heart truly appreciates it when we eat healthy foods, don’t smoke, and exercise regularly. But there’s something else that can improve your heart’s longevity and you may not Read more
Flossing Fixes
posted: Dec. 06, 2022.

A length of floss plus your teeth is about as low-tech as it gets. But, as with so many other “simple” skills, it helps to learn just the right technique Read more
How does whitening toothpaste work and how effective it is at whitening teeth?
posted: Nov. 29, 2022.

Brushing your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste that has the American Dental Association seal of approval can help prevent tooth decay and relieve other conditions, such as bad Read more
Which whitening is right for you?
posted: Nov. 15, 2022.

Many of our patients at Laura Fathi DDS have been asking us about brightening their teeth lately, and today we thought we would discuss the options available to you to Read more
Should I have TMD treated? Why?
posted: Nov. 08, 2022.

TMD occurs when your bite is not properly aligned. It can cause the jaw to experience unnatural stresses and prevent it from resting properly when your mouth is closed. If Read more