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Halloween is a time for fun, tricks, and best of all TREATS! It can be hard to avoid sweets, especially with the amount of leftover candy that young ones collect or that you have left over after the big day. Indulging your sweet tooth by eating candy on Halloween is perfectly fine, but so is …

In this part of our pandemic update we wanted to speak to those patients who are choosing not to return because they are not experiencing any adverse oral health issues. Some patients seem hesitant to return for regular oral health checkups and preventive care   We’ve noticed that some patients have decided to forego scheduling …

In our previous blog, we gave a brief overview of dental sealants and their benefits as an added tool in preventing tooth decal, especially for children.  In this blog we answer some basic questions that people have about sealants.   Who Can Get Sealants? Both children and adults can benefit from sealants, but the earlier …

With recent news reports concerning inflation for a variety of items, it should come as no surprise for parents with young children, that the Tooth Fairy is facing inflationary pressure as well. As reported by Delta Dental’s 2022 Original Tooth Fairy Poll, “the Tooth Fairy’s average cash gift for a lost tooth has reached a …

Instilling good dental habits in kids is important. Childhood tooth decay is Public Health Enemy #1 for kids in America. The best way to treat tooth decay is to prevent it from happening in the first place. Having children brush with toothpaste twice a day, cleaning between their teeth once a day, and limiting their …

It’s been an exciting and busy year, but one also touched with sadness.  We are thankful for those of you that have returned or scheduled treatment that you postponed due to Covid. We are also grateful for our new patients who decided to join the Dr. Poz family this year.  Welcome, and we look forward …

According to survey figures compiled by the American Dental Association (ADA) and reported in October, there has been a 59% increase in teeth grinding, or bruxism, along with a 63% increase in chipped and cracked teeth since March of 2020.  when the pandemic began. Higher Anxiety and Work-From-Home May be Factors The ADA suggests that …

Patients are asking us variations of the following question — “I thought the mask mandate was lifted, why do I still need to wear a mask in your office?”. Mask mandates still apply to dentist offices While it is true that mask mandates in Ohio have been lifted for most settings, they are still applicable …

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our long-time hygienist, Sandy Kohlenberg. Sandy was diagnosed with a brain tumor in December bravely undergoing both chemo and radiation treatment before finally succumbing Thursday afternoon, May 13, with her husband Larry by her side. Sandy was the first employee hired by Dr. Poz …

Dry mouth (also known as xerostomia) is a disorder that occurs due to insufficient saliva secretion or salivary gland dysfunction. In recent months, following the outbreak of the new coronavirus pandemic, some cases of dry mouth have been reported related to COVID-19. What Causes Dry Mouth Most cases of dry mouth can be attributed to …