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Preventive Maintenance is Key…
Posted on: August 21, 2019
To keeping your mouth healthy...  Our goal of preventive maintenance is to keep the amount of treatment you need to a minimum to maintain normal function. To do that, we keep you coming in for your regular checkups and educate you on proper brushing and flossing. If you have an issue, ...
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Burns Family Dentistry and Toys For Tots
Posted on: December 13, 2017
We are excited to announce, Burns Family Dentistry donated 150 children's toothbrushes to our local chapter of Toys for Tots which will be given in addition to the toys in hopes to maintain and promote healthy smiles. Toys for Tots is a program run by the United States Marine Corps Reserves ...
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Tooth Healthy on Thanksgiving
Posted on: November 7, 2017
Thanksgiving Day is coming up fast, 2 weeks from tomorrow(11/23/17). On this day, as we take time with family to give thanks, eat 7,000 calories and watch football... don't forget about your oral health. Your teeth are the real work horse of this holiday, so take care of them! Here ...
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Top 5 Benefits of Using an Electric Toothbrush
Posted on: July 13, 2017
Do you use an electric toothbrush? If not, what are you waiting for? If you’ve been on fence about switching to an electric toothbrush we’re here to help. Today we’re going to review the top 5 benefits of using an electric toothbrush. 1. An electronic toothbrush keeps your teeth, gums, and ...
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Easy Step to Help Prevent Skin Cancer! Don’t forget the sunscreen!!!
Posted on: May 16, 2017
Now that summer is upon us,  everyone here at Burns Family Dentistry wants to remind you to WEAR your SUNSCREEN!!! May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Skin cancer is the one of the most preventable forms of cancer.  Something so easy we can do to help prevent this is to just wear sunscreen! ...
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We make Custom Athletic Mouth Guards
Posted on: May 3, 2017
With sports in full swing, many of our patients are asking if we offer custom athletic guards.  The answer is YES!!! Mouth guards are usually required in most sports, however, we recommend athletes wear them while doing any sport including, swimming, horse back riding and even running. What's the difference between a ...
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Healthy foods for healthy teeth
Posted on: March 7, 2017
We all know what sugary foods and drinks can do to harm teeth, but there are also yummy things that can help your pearly whites. The American Dental Association says these foods contain nutrients that can help build strong teeth: Dairy products, such as milk, cheese and yogurt, which are rich in ...
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Diabetes and Oral Health
Posted on: November 8, 2016
November is Diabetes awareness month. Diabetes affects your whole body and increases your risk of dental disease. Healthy blood sugar levels will lower the risk of gum disease. Brushing, flossing, routine dental exams/ professional cleanings, controlling your blood sugar and watching your diet are extremely important! Lots of diabetics suffer from lack ...
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Can I have dental treatment while I am breastfeeding?!?
Posted on: October 19, 2016
I get this question commonly and it is a great question. Simple answer is yes. The following are guidelines for mothers who are nursing healthy, full term babies. Babies with health problems may need special considerations and you should ask your dentist before proceeding with treatment. Numbing agents are safe and do ...
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Hurricane Preparedness
Posted on: September 1, 2016
If you live in the Wilmington, NC area, sooner or later you may experience hurricane conditions (or at least a severe tropical storm). If hurricanes are nothing new for you,read through this brief overview to refresh yourself on how to be prepared!  The last hurricane to hit NC was Arthur ...
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