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Sleep Apnea and Snoring
posted: Apr. 29, 2025.

Snoring may not be something you take seriously. You might even laugh or joke about it. But the fact is, anytime you or your partner snore to the point of Read more
Brushing Tips for Kids
posted: Apr. 22, 2025.

You’re all set for your happy morning and nighttime ritual. You’ve provided your son with his favorite action hero toothbrush and your daughter with her favorite flavored toothpaste. You’ve gotten Read more
Headaches, TMJ, and Dentistry
posted: Apr. 15, 2025.

That ache in your head may stem from your jaw. If your jaw falls out of alignment, you could have temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD. It's not clear what causes TMD. Read more
What is a crown?
posted: Apr. 08, 2025.

the doctor and our team at Cynthia Overholser hear this question all the time. Millions of people have dental crowns that artificially restore the chewing surface of a tooth. Also Read more
Snowball Effect
posted: Apr. 01, 2025.

Winter and its snowball fights are behind us, true, but there might be another kind of snowball heading your way—the snowball effect you risk when small dental concerns are ignored Read more
The Five Most Common Reasons for Emergency Visits
posted: Mar. 25, 2025.

An emergency usually evokes panic, and for good reason. Emergencies don’t discriminate when it comes to time or place. They’ll happen during your vacation, at home, while you’re shopping for Read more
Ease up on your gums — don’t brush your teeth too hard!
posted: Mar. 18, 2025.

A lot of patients go at their teeth like they were sanding an old floor—that is to say, way too hard! Brushing too hard is probably the most common mistake Read more
St. Patrick's Day: Celtic pride, green shamrocks, and lucky charms!
posted: Mar. 11, 2025.

“St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.” Adrienne Cook Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must Read more
Sleep Apnea: What a Dentist Can Do
posted: Mar. 04, 2025.

You find yourself drowsy and irritable all day. Or you have trouble sleeping, and when you do, you snore loudly throughout the night punctuated with silent pauses where you aren’t Read more
Should I have TMD treated? Why?
posted: Feb. 25, 2025.

TMD occurs when your bite is not properly aligned. It can cause the jaw to experience unnatural stresses and prevent it from resting properly when your mouth is closed. If Read more
What are the benefits of visiting a dentist regularly?
posted: Feb. 18, 2025.

Your regularly scheduled dental checkups with the doctor are not just meant to make your smile prettier and healthier. Your mouth’s health has an important impact on your overall physical Read more
The Transformation of Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 11, 2025.

Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the Read more
How do I clean my baby’s teeth?
posted: Feb. 04, 2025.

Creating good dental hygiene habits early in your child’s life is essential to the health of his or her teeth, even when your infant doesn’t have any. By starting now, Read more
Do you suffer from sleep apnea?
posted: Jan. 28, 2025.

At Cynthia Overholser, we know our patients love a good amount of rest each night in order to be energized for the day and week ahead. After all, without enough Read more
Dentin Tooth Sensitivity Treatments
posted: Jan. 21, 2025.

Dentine hypersensitivity can be described as a sharp and sudden pain caused by cold food and beverages. It’s present in more than half the population and result from receding gums Read more
Whitening Before Veneers—A Bright Idea?
posted: Jan. 14, 2025.

It’s time. You’ve decided. You’re going to get veneers. Whether it’s to repair a cracked or chipped tooth, to cover discoloration brought on by a root canal or medical condition, Read more