Diabetes is a chronic disease that increases the risk for many serious health problems, including severe gum disease. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and it’s a great time for us at American Family and Cosmetic Dentistry to remind our patients that the way you care for your teeth at home doesn’t just affect your oral…
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Want to make Halloween a bit less frightening? Just a bit less, mind you! After all, Halloween wouldn’t be Halloween without ghosts, witches, skeletons, and the whole ghoulish crew. But while the eerily unexpected is half the fun of Halloween in New Port Richey, Florida, unexpected dental problems are no fun at all. That’s why…
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Braces and aligners help straighten teeth and create a confident, attractive smile. And those visible benefits are amazing! But orthodontic treatment has an even more important purpose than transforming the appearance of your smile—and that’s protecting and improving your oral health. If you’re ready for orthodontic treatment, you know you can look forward to a…
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It’s common for children to suck their thumb at a young age. Dr. Mostafa and our team want you to understand the potential issues that can surface down the road if the habit isn’t broken early on. It’s normal for infants to explore the function of their mouths by putting objects like their thumbs inside…
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