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  • Spring Cleaning

    posted: May 07, 2024.

    Just like that, it’s almost summertime. As the spring season ends, perhaps these lighter, brighter days are inspiring you to do a bit of last-minute spring cleaning. Or perhaps they’re Read more
  • How does a tooth decay?

    posted: Apr. 30, 2024.

    When acids are allowed to erode tooth enamel long enough to leach calcium and other minerals from your enamel and dentin, a process called demineralization occurs. This rapidly leads to Read more
  • Dental Emergency? Don’t Panic, We’re Here to Help

    posted: Apr. 23, 2024.

    Nobody can predict a dental emergency. That’s what makes them so terribly inconvenient. The good news is that our office is always available to assist you, so there’s no reason Read more
  • Earth Day

    posted: Apr. 16, 2024.

    The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He envisioned an Earth Day that would be a kind of environmental teach-in. The first Read more
  • Electric or Manual Toothbrush: Why It Does (and Doesn't) Matter

    posted: Apr. 09, 2024.

    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
  • Do Spring Allergies Mean (B)Looming Dental Problems?

    posted: Apr. 02, 2024.

    April showers bring May flowers, and May flowers bring . . . allergies. If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from seasonal allergies, you might be suffering Read more
  • Can You Stop a Cavity Before It Starts?

    posted: Mar. 26, 2024.

    You’re busy getting ready for your day, and of course you’re starting your day off right by looking after your dental health. A two-minute brushing, some careful flossing, and—wait, is Read more
  • The ABCs of Vitamin C

    posted: Mar. 19, 2024.

    A as in Ascorbic Acid Ascorbic acid is just another name for vitamin C, which is one of the so-called “essential nutrients.” These are nutrients that are necessary for our bodies Read more
  • St. Patrick's Day: Celtic pride, green shamrocks, and lucky charms!

    posted: Mar. 12, 2024.

    “St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.” Adrienne Cook Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must Read more
  • Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths

    posted: Mar. 05, 2024.

    At Eric W. Lernor, DDS, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. Read more