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Be Prepared!
posted: May 30, 2023.

When you’re busy at work or school, when you’re on vacation, when you’re on the road to adventure—preparation helps everything go smoothly. Especially when the unexpected happens! So, how can Read more
Memorial Day
posted: May 23, 2023.

Memorial Day is not only a federal holiday in the United States, but it is a day of observance and remembrance of those who died in service. Originally known as Read more
Electric or Manual Toothbrush: Why It Does (and Doesn't) Matter
posted: May 16, 2023.

You live in the golden age of toothbrushes. Until a few decades people used twigs or brushes made from animal hair to clean their teeth: not very soft and none Read more
Celebrate Your Mom’s Smile with These Mother’s Day Gifts
posted: May 09, 2023.

Mother’s Day is around the corner, and if you’re looking for some different gifting ideas for one of the most important people in your life, we have some suggestions for Read more
Summer is Almost Here: Tips for a bright, white smile!
posted: May 02, 2023.

Summer is almost here, which means a season full of vacations, adventures and great memories is just around the corner for our patients at Jeffery M. Hurst, DDS. Everyone wants Read more
Digital X-rays
posted: Apr. 25, 2023.

X-rays are a vital diagnostic tool for any dental professional. X-rays help your endodontist perform a root canal, your orthodontist check the position of a tooth’s root, your oral surgeon Read more
Make Every Day Earth Day
posted: Apr. 18, 2023.

Earth Day began in 1970 as an event to raise awareness of our environment. What began as a single day in April is now recognized around the world to bring Read more
Can my child really avoid tooth decay?
posted: Apr. 11, 2023.

Great question! Yes, in fact, tooth decay is preventable! Decay, which is caused by sugars left in your child’s mouth, can turn into an acid, which in turn can break Read more
Oral Cancer Awareness Month
posted: Apr. 04, 2023.

Happy Oral Cancer Awareness Month! We know oral cancer can be kind of a scary topic, but it’s worth using this opportunity to learn about the disease and spread knowledge Read more
Four Tips for Soothing a Toothache
posted: Mar. 28, 2023.

Whether it’s a dull and throbbing ache or a sharp pain, toothaches can come in many different forms. Chances are you’ve had the discomforting experience once or twice in your Read more
Snack Attack
posted: Mar. 21, 2023.

Should a quick bite between meals make us feel guilty? Or worse, make our teeth suffer a greater risk of cavities? Let’s avoid both those possibilities! We have several tooth-healthy Read more
Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day?
posted: Mar. 14, 2023.

Happily for all of us who like to celebrate with friends and family, there’s no need to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day. Every March 17th, many of us Read more
Are your teeth ready for the big day?
posted: Mar. 07, 2023.

Capturing the Moment At Jeffery M. Hurst, DDS we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important the Read more
Does flossing hurt your gums?
posted: Feb. 28, 2023.

Ideally, it should never hurt when you floss your teeth. But if you haven’t flossed in a long while or don’t do it regularly, you may experience sore or bleeding Read more
Make Brushing With Your Child Fun!
posted: Feb. 21, 2023.

It’s no secret that kids and adults have different priorities: your duty is to raise a happy, healthy child, but your little one’s only priority may be to have fun. Read more
Choose Chocolate on Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 14, 2023.

From a student handing out sweets for her classmates to an older married couple exchanging boxes of candy, Valentine’s Day is the time of year when people like to show Read more