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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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October is Good Dental Health Month, and who better to talk about good dental health than our very own DR. PHILIP BATSON from Columbia Healthy Smiles. Dr. Batson covers the basics (brush at least twice a day!) and the not-so-basic (dry mouth is "detrimental" to teeth!). He also has some advice for parents whose kids plan to go trick-or-treating this weekend. October 26, 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
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Haven't been to the dentist in awhile? Don't let misconceptions keep you from going! DRS. PHILIP BATSON and ELIZABETH ABE, Columbia Healthy Smiles, break down some of those common myths people like to hide behind and tell us what to expect in that first appointment back in the chair. June 22, 2021
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Don't let those bleeding gums go untreated! To help make that point easy to understand, DRS. PHILIP BATSON and ELIZABETH ABE, Columbia Healthy Smiles, want you to think about your mouth in architectural terms, whereas your gums are the foundation and your teeth are the buildings. "It's all about maintaining a good foundation for those teeth." May 17, 2021
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Family dentists PHILIP BATSON and ELIZABETH ABE, DDS, Columbia Healthy Smiles, get to the root of why the root canal has such a long-standing reputation…
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Family dentists PHILIP BATSON and ELIZABETH ABE, DDS, tackle the all-too-common para-functional habit known as bruxism (a.k.a. teeth grinding): who does…
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We all know it's important to take care of our teeth, to take care of our mouth, yet a staggering 74 million people in the United States are without…