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New Year, New Benefits: Making the Most of your Dental Benefits in 2019

 Posted on: January 29, 2019
Hopefully, you took advantage of all your dental benefits in 2018. If not, the new year provides a great opportunity to prioritize your dental health and get the most from your insurance plan. Here’s how you can protect teeth and gums in 2019 without having to spend more than you should. Understanding Your ...
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Congrats Lynn! Winner of a new Sonicare Flexcare Platinum Electric Toothbrush

 Posted on: January 3, 2019
Congrats to Lynn, winner of our recent Google promotion of a Phillips Sonicare Flexcare Platinum Toothbrush w/ sanitizing unit (value $124.95)!  Thank you to everyone that participated 🙂 you are all winners to us! If you would like to be a winner like Lynn, just leave us a Google review this month.  This ...
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Posted In: Burns Family Dentistry, dentist wilmington nc, Eric and Casey Burns DDS, healthy mouth, Sonicare toothbrush

Tips to Keep Your Teeth Healthy During the Holidays

 Posted on: December 10, 2018
5 EASY TIPS TO KEEP YOUR TEETH HEALTHY The holiday season is often filled with parties and other social gatherings. While these festivities are a lot of fun, they can also lead to eating heaps of sweets. It’s important to take care of your oral health during the holidays. Here are 5 ...
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The Wonderful World of Teeth

 Posted on: November 14, 2018
How well do you know the world of teeth? Take a look at these fun dental trivia and facts - there may be some that surprise you!  Visit Burns Family Dentistry for more information about our services (from dental cleanings to same day crowns to dentures - just to name a ...
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Congrats Melissa! Winner of a new Sonicare Platinum Electric Toothbrush

 Posted on: October 31, 2018
Congrats to Melissa, winner of our recent Google promotion of a Phillips Sonicare Flexcare Platinum Toothbrush w/ sanitizing unit (value $124.95)!  Thank you to everyone that participated 🙂 you are all winners to us! If you would like to be a winner like Melissa, just leave us a Google review this month.  Last ...
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

 Posted on: October 11, 2018
At Burns Family Dentistry, one of our goals is to help raise awareness about breast cancer and try to do our part to help.  For several years now, we have taken a staff picture (with our best pink fanfare), posted information on our Social Media outlets, and made a donation to ...
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Mouth-Body Connection

 Posted on: September 27, 2018
Importance of oral health and hygiene: Mouth-Body Connection Taking care of the body is important and so is your oral health. Researchers have found that oral health is vital for your overall well-being. Proper oral care prevents multiple diseases related to the teeth and gums. The mouth is also a part ...
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Wisdom teeth

 Posted on: August 28, 2018
With age comes wisdom. Specifically, wisdom teeth, which typically appear between the ages of 17 and 21 and are referred to as your third molars. Historically, these teeth have been called wisdom teeth because they come through at a more "mature" age. When they come through correctly, healthy wisdom teeth can ...
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Out-of-this-World Dental Technology

 Posted on: August 9, 2018
While most people know how technology developed by NASA for space travel enhances everyday life (memory foam, portable cordless vacuums, etc.), you may be surprised to find some of the technologies in the dental office have space-age historical backgrounds. Digital X-rays: In the 1990's, NASA sought to create a single ...
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Toothache? Let’s find out why!

 Posted on: July 30, 2018
Let's "face" it, having a toothache can be miserable!  Toothaches can have many causes, which is why it’s important to not try to diagnose the problem by yourself at home. Since toothaches can cause severe pain and even have the potential to cause a life-threatening infection, getting professional help sooner rather ...
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