Top 5 Bad Habits to Avoid for Healthy Teeth
December 5, 2024
Are your daily habits hurting your health? When it comes to maintaining a bright smile and strong teeth, daily habits count. While brushing and flossing are important and non-negotiable, many people unknowingly engage in behaviors that can harm their oral health. At Locust Family Dentistry, we want our patients to...
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The Importance of Regular Dental Exams
November 3, 2023
Dental exams are your best friend for maintaining good oral health. These routine checkups are more than just a quick glance at your teeth and gums. Dental exams are essential for preventing dental issues, and our dentists advise that you have them regularly and not only during emergencies. Since oral...
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How to Prevent Tonsil Stones
August 18, 2021
Bad breath is among the most common complaints of children and adults. One estimate suggests that up to 30% of adults complain of having bad breath. Could tonsil stones be the culprit of bad breath and other oral health concerns? To correctly answer that, we must first identify what tonsils...
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Bad Breath: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
February 28, 2020
It’s the little things that tell you that you must be suffering from bad breath. People may turn their heads when they speak to you or move back a little when you speak. It can actually take a toll on your self-esteem and confidence. Although everyone experiences having bad breath,...
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5 Tips to Prevent and Treat Gum Diseases
November 29, 2019
Learn These 5 Important Tips to Prevent and Treat Gum Diseases Taking care of your overall oral health involves the collective effort of you and your dentist. While there are some preventive measures that you can do yourself to prevent gum diseases, you will inevitably need the help of your...
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5 Reasons Why Oral Hygiene is Important
July 5, 2019
What is Oral Hygiene? Oral hygiene is the practice of keeping your teeth free from decay and your other mouth structures free from infection. This includes regular brushing and flossing. Dr. Z also highly recommends dental exams and cleaning at least twice a year to ensure good oral hygiene. Oral...
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Happy Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2018
Happy Valentine’s Day from Dr. Zeitouni and the Locust Family Dentistry team! Enjoy this special day with your significant other. We are looking forward to seeing our patients! Give us a call today to schedule a free consultation with us in Locust, NC....
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9 Helpful Tips from Our Locust Dentist to Get Rid of Bad Breath
December 19, 2017
Everyone wakes up with breath that is not fresh in the morning. This is because bacteria keep multiplying in the mouth at night and there is no continuous flow of saliva to get wash it away as is the case during waking hours. This is easily sorted out when the...
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