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The health and well-being of our patients is our top priority. As a locally-owned and operated dental practice, supporting the health of our community is part of our mission. In light of the growing concern around COVID-19, we want to let you know what we’re doing to mitigate risk at our office. The Office is …

At the start of a new decade, I am being reflective.  It’s not that I’m retiring (I’m not), nor reinventing our office values (they haven’t changed from the beginning of my practice).  Rather, my reflection has been about what you, our patients, mean to me and to our team. All of us at Dr. Poz …

Part 3 It’s a question our Toledo area dental patients routinely ask us at Dr. Poz — “I’m doing everything you suggested I do to take care of my teeth, so why did I still get a cavity?”  In this third of a multi-part series we will discuss important information on sugar and useful tips …

It’s a question our Toledo area dental patients routinely ask us at Dr. Poz — “I’m doing everything you suggested I do to take care of my teeth, so why did I still get a cavity.”  In this second of a multi-part series we will discuss important information and useful tips to improve your daily …

It’s a question our Toledo area dental patients routinely ask us at Dr. Poz — “I’m doing everything you suggested I do to take care of my teeth, so why did I still get a cavity.”  In this first of a multi-part series we will discuss important information and useful tips to improve your daily …

(Second of Two Parts) (In our first post on this topic, we discussed the importance of determining whether or not you are a good candidate for this treatment approach — preferably by reviewing with your personal dentist, as well as the wisdom of having an oral healthcare professional take the photos and impressions of your …

The online and TV ads in Toledo OH, Sylvania, OH and the surrounding area are very compelling.  You can get a new, do-it-yourself smile with straighter teeth just by walking in to a store, or sending for a packet in the mail, with no dentist visit. Submit a few selfies, along with impressions you’ve taken …

As a new school year approaches and fall sports seasons near, it is important for parents to consider mouth guards for their children.  Mouthguards benefit children (and adult) participants of any sport where there is a chance of impact with other players, or equipment, or the possibility of serious injury. Currently, the American Dental Association …

For some people, a trip to any medical provider can cause anxiety. And that can result in high blood pressure readings even if their blood pressure is typically normal. This phenomenon — known as white coat hypertension (or white coat syndrome) — affects an estimated 15 to 30 percent of people with high blood pressure …

E-cigarettes – Not as Healthy as They Seem   Electronic cigarettes continue to grow in popularity among younger adults and current and former smokers because they are often perceived as a healthier alternative to conventional cigarettes. However, while e-cigarette vapors do contain far fewer harmful compounds than tobacco smoke, e-cigarette aerosol is not harmless. As …