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Is periodontal disease genetic?
posted: Sep. 20, 2023.
One of the most enjoyable parts of looking at family pictures is finding resemblances. You have your father’s brown eyes and your grandmother’s curly hair. You’ve got your aunt’s basketball Read more
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Can You Stop a Cavity Before It Starts?
posted: Sep. 13, 2023.
You’re busy getting ready for your day, and of course you’re starting your day off right by looking after your dental health. A two-minute brushing, some careful flossing, and—wait, is Read more
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Back to School? Remember Your Dental Homework!
posted: Sep. 06, 2023.
It’s a busy time of year. Book lists! Supplies! New clothes! (How did they outgrow those shoes already?) And while you’re preparing your family’s list of back-to-school necessities, here are Read more
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Celebrate Labor Day by Getting Away
posted: Aug. 30, 2023.
Labor Day honors the contributions that workers have made to this country, and for many Americans, the holiday is a great time to relax at home with family and friends. Read more
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What happens if I don’t have my wisdom teeth removed?
posted: Aug. 23, 2023.
One of the things the doctor and our team at Drs. Mountford and Ruszkowski Family Dentistry monitor during your dental appointments is the growth of your wisdom teeth, or third Read more
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What are dental implants?
posted: Aug. 16, 2023.
Do you have a space where a tooth used to be? Were you born with a missing tooth? Are you getting ready for dentures? You may be a good candidate Read more
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What Are Dental Sealants?
posted: Aug. 09, 2023.
You’re constantly playing defense. Your child spends two minutes in the morning and two minutes at night carefully brushing and flossing with a fluoride toothpaste. You make sure sugary and Read more
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The Dog Days of Summer
posted: Aug. 02, 2023.
Here we are in the middle of the hottest time of the year. Yes, it’s the dog days of summer. But, wait—just what are “the dog days of summer,” anyway? The Read more
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Love your new smile? Tell us about it!
posted: Jul. 26, 2023.
At Drs. Mountford and Ruszkowski Family Dentistry, we have been creating beautiful smiles for years. Whether you have visited the doctor and our team for a week or for your Read more
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The Science of Sugar
posted: Jul. 19, 2023.
Some languages have many different words for love. Some have many different words for snow. One language even has different words for a tasty layered sandwich. Is that a hoagie Read more
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Adult Mouthguards
posted: Jul. 12, 2023.
You make sure your daughter wears her mouthguard to every soccer practice. Your son doesn’t step on the basketball court without his. Why not protect your smile as well? Athletes of Read more
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Tell us about your summer!
posted: Jul. 05, 2023.
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
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Happy Fourth of July
posted: Jun. 28, 2023.
Every year, Americans all over the world celebrate the birth of the country and its independence on the Fourth of July. There are countless ways that people celebrate and they Read more
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Playing “Tooth or Dare”
posted: Jun. 21, 2023.
Our teeth perform several vital roles for us. We use them to bite and chew, to help form words, to support our facial structure. And never underestimate the power of Read more
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Celebrate Your Dad's Smile
posted: Jun. 14, 2023.
Father’s Day is coming up, and, just in case your dad has enough ties, we have some gifting suggestions for you. Here’s a selection of gifts large and small tailored Read more
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Healthy Summer Foods
posted: Jun. 07, 2023.
It’s summer—that wonderful time of year when fresh and delicious produce abounds. the doctor will tell you that your teeth, gums, and tissues all rely on an appropriate mix of Read more