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What could be more comforting than gathering around the Thanksgiving table with family and friends? The classic Norman Rockwell image of a dinner…

We've all had those nights when we're too tired to pick up the toothbrush, or those rushed mornings when we're running late for work. Skipping a…

Do you use smokeless tobacco because cowboys in Western movies look cool when they use it? Or maybe you notice popular pro baseball players with wads…

Everyone who wears braces knows that extra time and effort must be put into cleaning their teeth so they stay free of food, tartar and plaque. …

The pain from biting your tongue is strong! But we don’t have to tell you that. The ache is concentrated and intense—like when you stub a…

One of the most frequent questions patients ask our friendly family dentist at Philip Shindler, DDS is why some people seem to get more cavities than…

How much do you think about your toothbrush? Sure, you do a good job of using it to brush your teeth, but have you ever wondered about the cleanliness…

At the office of Philip Shindler, DDS, we maintain a position at the forefront of the latest advances in care to offer patients treatment that is more…

The normal adult mouth has 32 teeth that are as unique as your fingerprints. But lurking in the back of your mouth are two extra molars, which most…

Saliva, commonly referred to as spit, is something many of us probably haven’t given much thought to. But this bodily fluid is vitally…

You probably don’t give much thought to your saliva, but it performs many important jobs. Inadequate saliva flow is a condition called dry…