posted: Oct. 18, 2022.

You take a sip of soda – and someone remarks, “That’s going to ruin your teeth!” Is that true? Is sweet soda the enemy of a healthy smile? The answer, unfortunately, Read more

posted: Oct. 11, 2022.

It seems like yesterday. There you were, comforting your baby through sleepless nights, soothing her with a dentist-approved teether, celebrating as that first tiny tooth poked through her gums. And Read more

posted: Oct. 04, 2022.

the doctor, as well as our team at North Deering Dental Associates, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of Read more

posted: Sep. 27, 2022.

Sometime around the late teens or early twenties, people’s wisdom teeth start to erupt. These are the third and final set of molars. When wisdom teeth come in properly — Read more

posted: Sep. 20, 2022.

There are numerous options for dental treatments out there, so how do you choose which are right for you? Our experts at North Deering Dental Associates have handpicked the three Read more

posted: Sep. 13, 2022.

Ideally, it should never hurt when you floss your teeth. But if you haven’t flossed in a long while or don’t do it regularly, you may experience sore or bleeding Read more

posted: Sep. 06, 2022.

Can you believe it's already September? At North Deering Dental Associates, we know that gingivitis, the early stage of periodontal disease, can be difficult to recognize. Many people don’t recognize Read more

posted: Aug. 30, 2022.

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

posted: Aug. 23, 2022.

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

posted: Aug. 16, 2022.

Since gum disease is one of the most common adult diseases, it’s no wonder the doctor and our team stress the importance of prevention. Effective brushing and flossing, regular dental Read more

posted: Aug. 09, 2022.

You may have heard talk about the germs that can reside on your toothbrush and thought, “really?” It’s true—there are several kinds of bacteria that can lurk on the bristles of Read more

posted: Aug. 02, 2022.

We all know that sleep apnea causes many a difficult night. Noisy snoring, gasping for breath, and waking up dozens of times a sleep cycle are the unhappy consequences of Read more

posted: Jul. 26, 2022.

Let’s see… Toothbrush? Check. Fluoride toothpaste? Check. Floss? Check. Two minutes of thorough brushing? Check. Careful cleaning around your brackets and wires? Check. Wait… there’s something else… it’s right on the tip of your… Ah! Your tongue! Read more

posted: Jul. 19, 2022.

When you have dental issues or just need routine care, you may try to put off making an appointment at North Deering Dental Associates. Common reasons for procrastination are not Read more

posted: Jul. 12, 2022.

Baby teeth come with a built-in expiration date. That charming first smile is meant to make way for a healthy, beautiful adult smile. Unfortunately, before they are ready to make Read more

posted: Jul. 05, 2022.

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