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Welcome to our Arthur Parkins, DDS Inc. Blog! This informative and educational blog is designed to keep patients and residents of our community informed of "What's New" in the field of dentistry. The posts we provide should help educate you on dental procedures and technology provided in the field of dentistry. We will also make a concerted effort to keep you update with new technology, procedures, and general developments with our practice. Please feel free to provide feedback on any posts or you are welcome to share interesting articles with your friends or acquaintances. We hope you find our blog helpful.

Oral Health How Does Smoking Affect Your Teeth?

It’s no secret that smoking is bad for your health. According to the CDC, “Cigarette smoking is the ...

#smoking effect on teeth

Sep 18 • 3 min read

Oral Health It’s Oral Health Month! Here are 5 Oral Health Tips for the Whole Family

The American Dental Association recognizes June as Oral Health Month. This is an opportunity for fam...

#june oral health month

Jun 18 • 4 min read

Oral Health April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month

Spring is the season of renewal! Trees are blooming, birds are singing, and…we’re reminding you abou...

#oral cancer awareness month

Apr 8 • 3 min read

Oral Health Benefits of Chewing (Sugar-Free) Gum

Chewing gum may not have gotten your school teacher's approval, but as long as it's sugar-free, it w...

#chewing gum dental benefits #chewing gum health benefits

Jan 8 • 2 min read

Oral Health How Do Teeth Become Stained?

There’s no shortage of teeth whitening solutions. From in-office lasers to at-home whitening kits an...

#stained teeth #teeth discoloration

Aug 30 • 3 min read

Oral Health Do I Need a Mouthguard?

You know mouthguards play an important role in contact sports, but did you know that you can benefit...

#mouthguard

Apr 29 • 2 min read

Oral Health Top 5 Risk Factors for Oral Cancer

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, a time when dental and other medical professionals unite to cr...

#oral cancer risk factors #oral cancer awareness month

Apr 22 • 2 min read

Oral Health 6 Holiday Healthy Teeth Tips

6 Holiday Healthy Teeth TipsIt’s that time of year where sleigh-bells are ringing, children are sing...

#holiday dental health #holiday dental tips

Dec 17 • 3 min read

Oral Health Is Flossing Your Teeth Really Important?

Is Flossing Your Teeth Really Important?Despite a rogue news report a few years ago, the benefits of...

#flossing #oral health

Nov 19 • 3 min read

Oral Health The Importance of Gum Health

The Importance of Gum HealthLet’s see those pearly whites! You hear it all the time, but when was th...

#gum health #gum disease #periodontal disease

Oct 21 • 5 min read