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  • What was your favorite part of summer?

    posted: Sep. 05, 2023.

    It's the end of summer, and fall is just around the corner. Soon the temperatures will cool down, the leaves will start to change, and the doctor and our team Read more
  • Celebrate Labor Day by Getting Away

    posted: Aug. 29, 2023.

    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
  • When Is a “Cavity” Not a Cavity?

    posted: Aug. 22, 2023.

    Is this a trick question? After all, you probably already know quite a lot about cavities: It all begins when bacteria-filled plaque sticks to teeth and starts to attack enamel. How? Because Read more
  • Choosing the Dental Filling Option that's Best for You

    posted: Aug. 15, 2023.

    Did you know there are as many types of dental fillings as there are flavors of ice cream? Okay, maybe that’s an exaggeration. Still, when you visit the dentist with Read more
  • What is hand-foot-and-mouth disease?

    posted: Aug. 08, 2023.

    Hand-foot-and-mouth disease, or HFMD, is a type of contagious viral illness that causes a rash in the mouth and on the hands and feet of infants and young children, and, 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
  • What exactly is a root canal?

    posted: Jul. 25, 2023.

    Hearing that you need a root canal can be highly intimidating. What is a root canal? It is the removal of the nerve supply from the tooth. Here, the doctor Read more
  • Top Five Best Foods for Oral Health

    posted: Jul. 18, 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
  • A Word to the Wise about Wisdom Teeth

    posted: Jul. 11, 2023.

    There are some pretty exciting rewards to look forward to as you transition from your mid-teens to your 20s. Driving! Voting! Graduation! But there is one rite of passage that Read more
  • Happy Fourth of July

    posted: Jul. 04, 2023.

    Every year, Americans all over the world celebrate the birth of the country and its independence on the Fourth of July. There are countless ways that people celebrate and they Read more
  • What to Do for Your Loose Tooth

    posted: Jun. 27, 2023.

    One of the first exciting childhood experiences we outgrow is the excitement of discovering a loose tooth. Sadly, there’s no adult Tooth Fairy waiting to exchange a gift for a Read more
  • Why are my gums shrinking?

    posted: Jun. 20, 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
  • Oral Cancer

    posted: Jun. 13, 2023.

    the doctor and our team want you to have the healthiest possible smile in the healthiest possible body. Oral cancer can affect the mouth, tongue, throat and jaw. Early detection Read more
  • Getting Ready for Summer Sports

    posted: Jun. 06, 2023.

    With the warmer and longer days here, we know many of our patients at Richard N. Benjamin, D.D.S., P.C. will be much more active in the summer. Though most of Read more
  • Your Snoring Might Be More Serious Than You Think

    posted: May 30, 2023.

    Sleep apnea is a disorder in which breathing stops and starts repeatedly throughout the night. It’s most common among middle-aged adults, and the most prevalent symptom is loud snoring. Sleep apnea Read more
  • Memorial Day

    posted: May 23, 2023.

    Memorial Day is not only a federal holiday in the United States, but it is a day of observance and remembrance of those who died in service. Originally known as Read more