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Women's Hormones and Oral Health
posted: Oct. 17, 2023.

At Cynthia Overholser, we know that hormones affect a woman's mood, but did you know they can also impact the health of a woman’s mouth? Women are susceptible to gum Read more
TMD Problems and How You Can Prevent Them
posted: Oct. 10, 2023.

Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) describe a set of conditions that involve trouble with your jaw and face muscles. They result from a problem in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which is Read more
Year-End Insurance Reminder
posted: Oct. 03, 2023.

the doctor, as well as our team at Cynthia Overholser, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of the year Read more
Seven Ways to Repurpose Old Toothbrushes
posted: Sep. 26, 2023.

It’s done a wonderful job for you, but after three or four months, the time has come to retire your toothbrush. Bristles that once easily removed food particles and plaque Read more
Top Five Best Foods for Oral Health
posted: Sep. 19, 2023.

Some foods are just terrible for your teeth — think cookies and candy bars — but there are certain foods that are beneficial to your oral health. Below, the doctor Read more
Why Visiting the Emergency Room for Your Dental Problem isn’t a Good Idea
posted: Sep. 12, 2023.

Emergency rooms are for emergencies, so before you head to the hospital because of a dental problem, you need to ask yourself this question: Is what you're experiencing really a Read more
Back to School? Remember Your Dental Homework!
posted: Sep. 05, 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
Happy Labor Day!
posted: Aug. 29, 2023.

Labor Day is upon us, and that means the non-official end to summer. Before the kids head back to school and temperatures start to cool down, this is your last Read more
What to do about Sensitive Teeth
posted: Aug. 22, 2023.

If you suffer from sensitive teeth, you already know the frustration of having a type of pain that is hard to deal with. Because tooth sensitivity is sometimes unpredictable, you Read more
The Secret to Fresh Breath
posted: Aug. 15, 2023.

Bad breath: We’ve all dealt with it. You’ve been around people who have it and, like it or not, you have had it yourself. It can be embarrassing and uncomfortable, Read more
Caring for Your Night Guard
posted: Aug. 08, 2023.

You might have experienced painful morning headaches. Or have a partner or housemate who begged you to please keep those grinding noises down at night. Or perhaps you were unhappily Read more
The Dog Days of Summer
posted: Aug. 01, 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
The Secret to Keeping Your Teeth for Life
posted: Jul. 25, 2023.

The secret to keeping your teeth for life involves more than one secret. The first is that there is no secret; and in fact, there really is no difficulty involved. Read more
What exactly is tinnitus?
posted: Jul. 18, 2023.

It’s estimated that about one in every five people is affected by tinnitus, which is a ringing or noise in the ears. But tinnitus isn’t a condition in itself; it’s Read more
When to Begin Dental Care for Your Child
posted: Jul. 11, 2023.

Children’s oral health differs from that of adults in a variety of ways. the doctor and our team want you to understand how you can provide the best care for Read more
Happy Fourth of July!
posted: Jul. 04, 2023.

Happy Independence Day from the doctor and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we Read more