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The potential for heart disease, kidney disease and Crohn's disease can all be detected by...your dentist? Yes, according to the American Dental Association. We ask our resident oral care experts, DRS. PHILIP BATSON and ELIZABETH ABE, DDS, Columbia Healthy Smiles, to tell us why that regular checkup is good for more than just a deep cleaning. September 27, 2022
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We're only human, after all! DRS. PHILIP BATSON and ELIZABETH ABE, Columbia Healthy Smiles, talk about some of the most common mistakes we make when it comes to caring for our mouth. (The #1 mistake? "Grossly underestimating" brushing for two minutes.)
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Braces aren't just for kids anymore! (Actually, they never were JUST for kids, despite popular opinion.) DR. ELIZABETH ABE, DDS, Columbia Healthy Smiles, tells us about some of the latest options for adults - and kids - who are in the market for ways to straighten/realign their teeth. July 25, 2022
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Like many trades these days, technology in the field of dentistry has come a long way to the benefit of both patients and the professionals treating them. Columbia Healthy Smiles dentists PHILIP BATSON and ELIZABETH ABE are here to tell us about some of the more popular changes over the past 20 years! May 25, 2022
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Columbia Healthy Smiles' DR. PHILIP BATSON, DDS, is back - joined by his lovely wife and fellow dentist, DR. ELIZABETH ABE, DDS - to debunk even more popular dental myths like "kids don't need to brush baby teeth." April 26, 2022
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Don't let 2022 be the year you let your good dental hygiene habits fall by the wayside. From what you eat to how you brush, we've got you covered thanks to Columbia Healthy Smiles dentists PHILIP BATSON and ELIZABETH ABE! January 20, 2022
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Orthodontics isn't just for the pre-teen crowd anymore, according to local dentists PHILIP BATSON and ELIZABETH ABE, Columbia Healthy Smiles. And because that age is trending upward, we decided to talk about the advantages and disadvantages of clear aligners, an option that's often favored over the traditional metal wire band. November 29, 2021
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With so much to choose from, the dental hygiene aisle at your local drugstore or supermarket can be a little overwhelming, especially if you're a first-time buyer or if you're looking to switch things up. DRS. PHILIP BATSON and ELIZABETH ABE, Columbia Healthy Smiles, tell us what we should add to our cart and what we should leave on the shelf! September 27, 2021
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Summertime can wreak havoc on a child's daily routine, and for good reason: it's summertime! But all that is behind us now and so DRS. PHILIP BATSON and ELIZABETH ABE, Columbia Healthy Smiles, join us with some tips for children (but really all ages) on how to resume good dental hygiene. August 31, 2021
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Mouth trauma can happen to anyone at any time (i.e. baseball players who take a fastball to the face). So what can you do after the unexpected happens? Columbia Healthy Smiles' DRS. PHILIP BATSON and ELIZABETH ABE share some ways to make the road to recovery as easy as possible. July 28, 2021