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National Children’s Dental Health Month

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month Do you have children needing dental treatment but are unsure how to help? Many parents go through the same stress of figuring out how and when to see a pediatric dentist. It is important for parents and children to feel comfortable asking their dentist questions, which is why…
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Xerostomia (Dry Mouth): Overview

The new year is upon us! At Avalon Family Dentistry, we’d like to begin 2023 by tackling an issue that our patients battle daily – xerostomia. Also known as dry mouth, xerostomia is a condition in which the salivary glands in your mouth don’t make enough saliva to keep your mouth wet. It’s also a…
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What Sets Our Dental Office Apart?

It has never been easy to choose a medical or dental provider! Where do you go to look? Who do you listen to? Who do you trust? Ten different people could, truly, have ten different opinions and experiences with the same provider. I tend to compare this to the “bad stories” you hear about root…
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Comprehensive exam vs. limited exam: What’s the difference?

Did you know that all dental exams and evaluations are not the same?  Sure, they all serve a purpose, but they’re not created equal. Today, the team at Avalon Family Dentistry is here to explain what comprehensive and limited dental exams entail and what’s the difference between the two! Comprehensive exam When a patient comes…
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Don’t Forget About Your FSA

Last month, our blog reminded you about open enrollment for 2023, when your employer had you re-choose your benefits. Just as importantly, however, is THIS year’s FSA (Flexible Spending Account) for those of you blessed to have this benefit, This is a truly fantastic benefit that more and more employers are offering to their employees.…
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Open Enrollment-That “Fun” Yearly Game

Yes, we know the best part of summer is what we are all experiencing right now!  This does mean that Fall is right around the corner.  With that comes the all-important open enrollment time! For many employers, open enrollment occurs in November.  This is, usually, the one- and only-time changes can be made for the…
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