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Author: Anonymous posted: Jun. 06, 2023.

School’s out for the summer, and it’s great to have the kids home. After all, they deserve a break after all their hard work. And you want to keep their Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: May 30, 2023.

Every hour of every day, someone in North America dies of oral cancer, the sixth most common diagnosed form of the disease. The five-year survival rate is only 50 percent, Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: May 23, 2023.

“The purpose of all war is peace.” - Saint Augustine Fire truck sirens, baton twirlers, marching bands covering patriotic tunes, colorful floats, costumes, and millions of red, white, and blue American Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: May 16, 2023.

We’re all friends here, so if you sometimes feel a bit nervous before your dental appointment, no judging! Ask us about any worries you might have. We are happy to Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: May 09, 2023.

"Motherhood: All love begins and ends there." - Robert Browning We would like to take this moment to thank all the great moms out there for being so great during their Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: May 02, 2023.

Oh, wait—did you think we meant Designated Hitter? Oh, no, we’re not getting into that debate! What we want to talk about is the best Dental Habits you can practice Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Apr. 25, 2023.

If you’ve noticed that your teeth have appeared to be longer, you may be suffering from gum recession. This is a common problem among adults, and can result from several Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Apr. 18, 2023.

During the early days of the environmental awareness movement, those who demonstrated against pollution, toxic chemicals, and the general public health were known as hippies. The early 1970s were a Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Apr. 11, 2023.

Many people dread going to the dentist. Dental visits have the reputation of being painful and uncomfortable, and it is common for people to compare unfortunate situations such as having Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Apr. 04, 2023.

April showers bring May flowers, and May flowers bring . . . allergies. If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from seasonal allergies, you might be suffering Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 28, 2023.

Once upon a time, silver fillings ruled in dental offices everywhere. For a long time, they were the only option dentists used to close off the spaces on teeth where Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 21, 2023.

Quick trivia question: define “mamelon.” Some kind of warm blooded animal? No, not a member of the mammal clan, but good guess. A fruit of the gourd family? Nope! There Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 14, 2023.

Millions of people, around Grand Rapids, Michigan and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 07, 2023.

Capturing the Moment At esmiles we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important the little details can Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 28, 2023.

At esmiles, we have patients coming in asking us why a taste of ice cream or a sip of coffee becomes a painful experience, or why brushing or flossing makes Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 21, 2023.

At esmiles, we know many people have experienced some form of mouth sores or irritation. Some mouth sores are harmless and go away on their own after a few days, Read more