Enjoying Easter Candy
Candy is a popular gift during the Easter holiday. Should you worry about your teeth when enjoying Easter candy? You don't have to! Let's talk about the best and worst candy options for your teeth so you can satisfy that…
Making Flossing Fun
Flossing isn’t usually something that kids think of as “fun.” Flossing is important, but remembering to floss can be hard. Making flossing fun can help your child to develop good habits to last a lifetime. Here are some tips for…
5 Steps to Healthier Gums
When you care about your dental health, staying on top of your dental care routine is vital. Healthy gums are important for healthy teeth and a healthy smile, but are often forgotten. Here are 5 steps to healthier gums to…
5 Healthy Ways to Get Your Holiday Peppermint Fix
Candy canes, peppermint hot cocoa, and peppermint frosted Christmas cookies; ‘tis the season for festive holiday treats! Did you know that peppermint oil has dental benefits? Peppermint is well-known as one of the most popular and useful medicinal plants throughout…
Why Do Sweets Hurt My Teeth?
Experiencing dental pain while enjoying dessert or candy isn’t fun! Nobody wants to feel discomfort when rewarding themselves with a sweet treat, but unfortunately it’s a common frustration for many people. If you’ve ever wondered, “Why do sweets hurt my…
How Do Spicy Foods Affect Gum Health?
Do you have a craving for buffalo wings, curry or other hot foods? How do spicy foods affect gum health and should you be careful about eating them? If you’ve ever wondered how that fiery feeling you enjoy from spicy…
What Could Your Toothache Mean?
Toothaches are not fun! It can make it difficult to eat, sleep or focus on anything besides the discomfort, so the first target is often to treat the symptoms. But symptoms happen to let us know that something is amiss,…
Ask Your Memphis Dentist: Flossing, Yes, it is Important
Most people wouldn’t say that flossing is at the top of their list of favorite things to do. For that reason, a lot of people choose not to floss, while others only floss occasionally. However, flossing daily is important to…
Routine Dental Care in Memphis
If you want to make sure that you have healthy teeth and gums, you should visit our Dove Family Dentistry practice twice a year to see our dentist, Dr. Joseph Dove or Dr. Anthony Polk. You will also want to…
Conquering Gum Disease – 4 Easy Steps to a Healthy Mouth
If you have gum disease, also referred to as gingivitis or periodontal disease, you are not alone. According the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), almost half of Americans 30 years-old or older have gum disease. If you are…
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