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Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 19, 2021.

Because babies’ teeth don’t appear until around six to eight months of age, it’s a natural misconception that they don’t need dental care. But the steps you take as the Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 12, 2021.

Somewhere in a bathroom drawer or medicine cabinet, we all have one—that little plastic dental floss dispenser. And whether you use your floss every day (yay!), or have completely forgotten Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 05, 2021.

How better to spend the fall months than inside by the fireplace with a warm cup of cider and a book in hand? the doctor and our team at George Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 28, 2021.

At George R. Shepley, DDS, we know that as many as one in 88 children today have some form of autism, a complex brain disorder that affects a child's ability Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 21, 2021.

You and your dentist are essential partners in making sure you have the best dental care. You do your part by eating a tooth-healthy diet, brushing and flossing as recommended, Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 14, 2021.

Congratulations! You’re getting married! Wow! It’s your twentieth reunion! New job? Great news! No matter the occasion, large or small, you want to celebrate it with your whitest, brightest smile. Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 07, 2021.

It’s finally football season, and whether you’re on the field, at the game, or watching at home with friends, it’s time to work on some defensive dental strategies. Taking the Field If Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 31, 2021.

Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday each September here in the United States, is a holiday devoted to the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is honoring Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 24, 2021.

X-rays have been a function of dental healthcare for a long time. That in and of itself should be good news, because it means we've had plenty of time to Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 17, 2021.

Water picks, sometimes called “oral irrigators,” make an excellent addition to your regular home care regimen of brushing and flossing. Especially helpful to those who suffer from periodontal disease and Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 10, 2021.

Convertible or sedan? Downtown or suburbs? Electric or manual toothbrush? As life decisions go, it’s certainly not choosing your next car, or deciding where you want to live. But, even Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 03, 2021.

Whew! It’s a hot one! And whenever the temperature soars, you need to stay hydrated, especially when you’re outside or exercising. But all cold drinks aren’t equal when it comes Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 27, 2021.

Oral hygiene has always been an important part of maintaining overall health. For thousands of years, humans have found ways to keep their teeth and mouths clean. According to the Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 20, 2021.

It really doesn’t happen very often. But sometimes you bite into something that is much harder than you anticipated. Sometimes you grind your teeth without realizing the pressure you’re putting Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 13, 2021.

When we think of sports and dental damage, we naturally think of hockey and football. But when it comes to the actual number of dental injuries suffered each year, vying Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 06, 2021.

For many of our patients at George R. Shepley, DDS, summer means a season of relaxation, vacation, and outdoor fun and activities. While you can’t take a vacation from dental Read more