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Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 17, 2024.

Scientists have discovered tooth decay in specimens that are more than 15,000 years old. The ancients once thought that cavities were caused by something called “tooth worms” … Eew! They Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 10, 2024.

If you or your children suffer from dental anxiety, you aren’t alone. According to the Cleveland Clinic, between nine and 15 percent of Americans admit to feeling sufficiently afraid of Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 03, 2024.

The “Back to School” ads are out already? Halloween candy’s showing up in stores? Just a minute—summer isn’t quite over yet! While the days are still warm, let’s look at Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 27, 2024.

Regular dental cleanings and checkups at our Jenison, Michigan office are an excellent way to ensure everything is A-OK in your mouth. There’s a reason the American Dental Association recommends Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 20, 2024.

TMJ is the quick way of referring to your Temporomandibular Joint. Pardon the pun, but that’s quite a mouthful! What is this joint, what does it do, and, if your Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 13, 2024.

At Hall & Clark, DDS, we have been creating beautiful smiles for years. Whether you have visited the doctor and our team for a week or for your entire life, Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 06, 2024.

Painful nails and cuticles, ruined manicures, reluctance to shake hands—there are so many good reasons to overcome the nail biting habit. But did you know that biting your nails is Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 30, 2024.

Sure, you brush your teeth and floss regularly, so you might think you’re off the hook when it comes to the dental chair. However, it’s just as important for adults Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 23, 2024.

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

Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 16, 2024.

Looking back at childhood photos, you may notice picture after picture of yourself with a mouthful of shiny white teeth. When you look in the mirror today, you wonder what Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 09, 2024.

It might seem like you’ve gotten a great night’s sleep—but why aren’t you well rested? Worse, why are you waking up with: A headache Ringing in your ears or an earache Pain in Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 02, 2024.

The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for the doctor and our team to ask our patients about their summer! Whether you visited our nation’s capital, Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jun. 25, 2024.

Ideally, it should never hurt when you floss your teeth. But if you haven’t flossed in a long while or don’t do it regularly, you may experience sore or bleeding Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jun. 18, 2024.

If a sip of ice water, spoonful of ice cream, or piping hot latte is enough to send shivers up your spine from tooth sensitivity, be assured you are not Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jun. 11, 2024.

Many studies over the past several years have focused on this question. Since we will all face stressful situations during our life, it is a good question to ask. This Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jun. 04, 2024.

With the warmer and longer days here, we know many of our patients at Hall & Clark, DDS will be much more active in the summer. Though most of our Read more