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Teeth Grinding: Not just a bad habit, but a dental concern
posted: Mar. 25, 2026.

Perhaps you don't even know you grind your teeth. Maybe a spouse or loved one woke you up in the middle of the night and made you aware of what Read more
Flossing Fact or Flossing Fiction?
posted: Mar. 18, 2026.

Somewhere in a bathroom drawer or medicine cabinet, we all have one—that little plastic dental floss dispenser. And whether you use your floss every day (yay!), or have completely forgotten Read more
St. Patrick's Day
posted: Mar. 11, 2026.

On March 17, everyone has a little Irish in them. St. Patrick’s Day is a joyous celebration of Irish heritage. The holiday originated as a commemoration of Saint Patrick, who Read more
March is National Nutrition Month!
posted: Mar. 04, 2026.

While you don’t have to wait to start eating right, March is the month the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics asks everyone to pay special attention to what goes into Read more
Teeth, Bones—What’s the Difference?
posted: Feb. 25, 2026.

They’re often mentioned together, and that’s understandable. After all, they’re the strongest parts of the body, they’re made of many of the same elements, they both require a diet rich Read more
What are the benefits of visiting a dentist regularly?
posted: Feb. 18, 2026.

Your regularly scheduled dental checkups with the doctor are not just meant to make your smile prettier and healthier. Your mouth’s health has an important impact on your overall physical Read more
The Origins of Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 11, 2026.

When we think of Valentine’s Day, we think of cards, flowers, and chocolates. We think of girlfriends celebrating being single together and couples celebrating their relationship. We think of all Read more
When to Begin Dental Care for Your Child
posted: Feb. 04, 2026.

Children’s oral health differs from that of adults in a variety of ways. the doctor and our team want you to understand how you can provide the best care for Read more
My child has autism. What should we expect at your office?
posted: Jan. 28, 2026.

At Buttercup Dental, 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 communicate Read more
Can Superfoods Create a Super Smile?
posted: Jan. 21, 2026.

It’s a rare week that we don’t hear something about superfoods—those foods which will transform our diets and radically improve our health. Remember kale? All the kale? (But, more on Read more
In the Pink
posted: Jan. 14, 2026.

Our gums cover and protect the sensitive roots of our teeth and the bone around them. While we often think of gum tissue as a rosy shade of pink, that’s Read more
Going Green for the New Year
posted: Jan. 07, 2026.

Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to Read more
Healthy Resolutions for Healthy Teeth
posted: Dec. 31, 2025.

Every January 1st, you have your resolutions ready. No more nail biting. Lose ten pounds. Stop smoking. None of us are happy about those annoying bad habits we’ve picked up Read more
Improve your oral health with xylitol!
posted: Dec. 24, 2025.

Xylitol tastes sweet, but unlike sugar, it is not converted to acid that can cause your teeth to decay. It’s a naturally occurring sweetener found in plants, fruits, and vegetables; Read more
Interproximal Cavities: The Inside Story
posted: Dec. 17, 2025.

Time to brush! So, you make sure you gently brush the plaque off the outside surfaces of your teeth. You want to present a gleaming smile to the world, after Read more