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Best Tips to Make Your Teeth Look Whiter
posted: Oct. 15, 2024.

Your teeth were once naturally white and bright. Wouldn't it be great to keep them that way all of your life? Unfortunately, everyday living can dim our smiles. Food, coffee, Read more
My child has autism. What should we expect at your office?
posted: Oct. 08, 2024.

At Gerald Ward DDS, we know that as many as one in 88 children today have some form of autism, a complex brain disorder that affects a child's ability to Read more
Year-End Insurance Reminder
posted: Oct. 01, 2024.

the doctor, as well as our team at Gerald Ward DDS, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of the Read more
Recovering from Oral Surgery
posted: Sep. 24, 2024.

If you need oral surgery, the doctor and our team will use our expertise and training to ensure that you have the best possible surgical outcome. And we want to Read more
Post-Procedure Care
posted: Sep. 17, 2024.

As with any surgery, post-procedure care is of utmost importance after getting periodontal surgery. Bleeding, pain, swelling, and other sensations are common and should be expected to a degree. This Read more
What to do about Sensitive Teeth
posted: Sep. 10, 2024.

If you suffer from sensitive teeth, you already know the frustration of having a type of pain that is hard to deal with. Because tooth sensitivity is sometimes unpredictable, you Read more
What was your favorite part of summer?
posted: Sep. 03, 2024.

It's the end of summer, and fall is just around the corner. Soon the temperatures will cool down, the leaves will start to change, and the doctor and our team Read more
Does Your Child Need Endodontic Treatment?
posted: Aug. 27, 2024.

Baby teeth come with a built-in expiration date. That charming first smile is meant to make way for a healthy, beautiful adult smile. Unfortunately, before they are ready to make Read more
Taking Charge of Your Dental Health
posted: Aug. 20, 2024.

Now that you’re a teenager, you have a lot more responsibility and independence. Choosing high school classes and electives. Getting a driver’s license. Landing your first job. And those new Read more
Teeth Grinding Can Damage Your Teeth
posted: Aug. 13, 2024.

Grinding of the teeth, also known as bruxism, is a serious condition from which nearly ten percent of Americans suffer. It’s a mechanical reflex that often happens during slumber. Unfortunately, Read more
What stinks?
posted: Aug. 06, 2024.

Spilling soda on someone’s white shirt, telling an off-color joke at an inappropriate time, or sneezing chewed food all over the dinner table all pale in comparison to the socially Read more
Common Causes of Gum Disease
posted: Jul. 30, 2024.

Your gums are responsible for a large part of your overall oral health. So keeping them healthy and knowing how to detect gum disease is extremely important. Since it’s often painless, Read more
Teeth Grinding
posted: Jul. 23, 2024.

If you are waking up with jaw pain, tension headaches, or facial pain, you may be suffering from a condition known as bruxism. This means you could be grinding or Read more
What Are Dental Sealants?
posted: Jul. 16, 2024.

You’re constantly playing defense. Your child spends two minutes in the morning and two minutes at night carefully brushing and flossing with a fluoride toothpaste. You make sure sugary and Read more
Airplane Oral Health Tips
posted: Jul. 09, 2024.

What’s in your carry-on bag? You’ve got your passport, ticket, and currency, but what about dental floss? Of course! You’re preparing for the trip of a lifetime, and we want Read more
Tell us about your summer!
posted: Jul. 02, 2024.

The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for the doctor and our team to ask our patients about their summer! Whether you visited our nation’s capital, Read more