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Author: Anonymous updated: Aug. 29, 2023

Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday each September here in the United States, is a holiday devoted to the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is honoring Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Aug. 22, 2023

One of the greatest features our team at Thomas G. Faiver DDS, PC offers is the ability to see first-hand how we can help our patients. While X-rays help us Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Aug. 15, 2023

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

Author: Anonymous updated: Aug. 08, 2023

Guilt is a powerful feeling. It can keep you from doing many things, including going to the dentist. The good news is that Thomas G. Faiver DDS, PC is a Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Aug. 01, 2023

Here we are in the middle of the hottest time of the year. Yes, it’s the dog days of summer. But, wait—just what are “the dog days of summer,” anyway? The Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Jul. 25, 2023

You may have heard talk about the germs that can reside on your toothbrush and thought, “really?” It’s true—there are several kinds of bacteria that can lurk on the bristles of Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Jul. 18, 2023

If you have been bringing your baby in for regular checkups since that first tooth arrived, you might expect that he or she is already familiar with the doctor and Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Jul. 11, 2023

the doctor and our staff recommend that you replace your worn-out, germy toothbrush with a new one every three months. But most people either forget or resist getting rid of Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Jul. 04, 2023

The Fourth of July is a great time to get together with friends and family members for BBQ, games, fireworks, and other celebrations in honor of our country’s independence. While Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Jun. 27, 2023

The earliest sign of gum disease is called gingivitis (sometimes called periodontal disease), and is an inflammation of the gums. If left untreated, gingivitis can lead to gum tissue loss, Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Jun. 20, 2023

You find yourself drowsy and irritable all day. Or you have trouble sleeping, and when you do, you snore loudly throughout the night punctuated with silent pauses where you aren’t Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Jun. 13, 2023

According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, this form of cancer kills roughly one person an hour, every 24 hours. This means that nearly 10,000 people will die this year from Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Jun. 06, 2023

It’s summer—that wonderful time of year when fresh and delicious produce abounds. the doctor will tell you that your teeth, gums, and tissues all rely on an appropriate mix of Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: May 30, 2023

You have a lot more freedom as a teenager than you did as a young child. You also have a lot more responsibilities, and one of your jobs is to Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: May 23, 2023

“The purpose of all war is peace.” - Saint Augustine Fire truck sirens, baton twirlers, marching bands covering patriotic tunes, colorful floats, costumes, and millions of red, white, and blue American Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: May 16, 2023

Dry mouth, or xerostomia, is a common side effect of many medications. It can also be a side effect of cancer treatments, or the result of certain auto-immune diseases. the Read more