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
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Memorial Day
updated: May 22, 2024
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
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Treating Gum Disease with Antibiotics
updated: May 15, 2024
Why does gum disease develop? Our mouths are home to bacteria, which form a film called plaque. Plaque sticks to the surfaces of our teeth, at the gumline, and can
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Wishing all our moms a happy Mother’s Day!
updated: May 08, 2024
"Motherhood: All love begins and ends there." - Robert Browning
We would like to take this moment to thank all the great moms out there for being so great during their
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Summer is Almost Here: Tips for a bright, white smile!
updated: May 01, 2024
Summer is almost here, which means a season full of vacations, adventures and great memories is just around the corner for our patients at Michael H. Collins, DDS, PA. Everyone
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Breaking Bad Oral Habits
updated: Apr. 24, 2024
The effects of bad oral habits are something our team sees all too often. You might have bad oral habits that stem from childhood, possibly because your parents did not
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Every Day is Earth Day
updated: Apr. 17, 2024
During the early days of the environmental awareness movement, those who demonstrated against pollution, toxic chemicals, and the general public health were known as hippies. The early 1970s were a
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Nutrition Tips for Healthy Kids’ Smiles
updated: Apr. 10, 2024
The grown-ups in your life want you to have a healthy, happy smile. That’s why they help you brush and floss, and make sure you come see the doctor for
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Oral Cancer Awareness Month
updated: Apr. 03, 2024
Happy Oral Cancer Awareness Month! We know oral cancer can be kind of a scary topic, but it’s worth using this opportunity to learn about the disease and spread knowledge
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Flossing Fact or Flossing Fiction?
updated: Mar. 27, 2024
Somewhere in a bathroom drawer or medicine cabinet, we all have one—that little plastic dental floss dispenser. And whether you use your floss every day (yay!), or have completely forgotten
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Five Reasons for Your Bad Breath
updated: Mar. 20, 2024
Bad breath, or halitosis, is probably not a matter of life or death. But it can make you feel self-conscious and have a negative impact on your life. The majority
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St. Patrick's Day: Celtic pride, green shamrocks, and lucky charms!
updated: Mar. 13, 2024
“St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.” Adrienne Cook
Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must
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Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
updated: Mar. 06, 2024
At Michael H. Collins, DDS, PA, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to
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Do You Have A Cavity?
updated: Feb. 28, 2024
Sometimes cavities are hard to avoid. Our team at Michael H. Collins, DDS, PA wants you to know you aren’t alone when it comes to getting cavities. They can appear
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Anemia and Your Oral Health
updated: Feb. 21, 2024
One of the most common clues that you might have anemia is found in your smile. If you’ve noticed that your gums are suddenly paler than they used to be,
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Team Dark Chocolate
updated: Feb. 14, 2024
Valentine’s Day is the holiday to celebrate all the treasured relationships in your life. It’s a time to honor love in all shapes and forms with cards, social gatherings, and
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Snack Attack
updated: Feb. 07, 2024
Should a quick bite between meals make us feel guilty? Or worse, make our teeth suffer a greater risk of cavities? Let’s avoid both those possibilities! We have several tooth-healthy
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