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Year-End Insurance Reminder

October 7th, 2015

Drs. Phillip and Greg Wolkstein, as well as our team at Drs. Phillip and Greg Wolkstein, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of the year reminder that it’s high time to schedule your dental visits so you optimize your benefit. Now is the time…
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Can children be at risk for developing periodontal disease?

September 30th, 2015

Drs. Phillip and Greg Wolkstein and our team hear this question a lot. While many people believe periodontal disease is an adult problem, studies have indicated that periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, as well as other serious infections such as gingivitis and periodontitis, are prevalent among kids and adolescents. First, let’s identify the…
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How to Care for a Teething Baby

September 23rd, 2015

After hours of juggling a wailing baby, you’re probably desperate to address teething pain. If your baby is irritable, drooling, and chewing on hard objects, he or she is likely teething. Although some discomfort while your baby is teething is inevitable, learning a few basic approaches can ease painful gums and soothe your frazzled nerves.…
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Pediatric Dentistry: The benefits of dairy

September 16th, 2015

When you were a child, your mother may have instructed you to drink all your milk to build strong bones. Now that you have children of your own, you may hear yourself parroting those instructions you received years ago. Getting enough dairy is essential for young children whose teeth are growing. A child who consumes…
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