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Things Besides Brushing that Take 2 Minutes

We’ve all heard the adage that we should be brushing for at least two minutes, and somehow, two minutes feels like an eternity when we’re brushing, even though it’s really not that long. To put it into context, here are some other small tasks that take only two minutes.  Sending … Read More

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How you know you’ve lived in Phoenix for a while

Phoenix has long been known as a city of immigrants, both from other US cities and from other parts of the world. But, there are many natives here, and over the past few years, it has developed its own history and folklore. If you’ve been here a while, you’ve become … Read More

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The 5 hardest hikes in town

Recently, National Geographic named Phoenix among the top 15 cities in the US for hiking. Thanks to our unique landscape, getting to a challenging hike is often less than an hour’s drive from wherever you are in the valley. Here’s a list of the five most challenging treks around the … Read More

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Upcoming Broadway plays to hit the Valley

Broadway theatre hit its golden age just after the depression in the 1920s, and the plays that have taken place in the past 100 years in Manhattan’s theater district are considered the highest level of commercial theatre in the English-speaking world. Fortunately for residents of the valley, we have venues … Read More

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Chinese New Year traditions

Happy Year of the Ram!  This year, Chuyi, or Chinese New Year’s Day falls on Thursday, February 19th, and if you’re curious about how the Chinese New Year is celebrated across China, your Phoenix area dentist can tell you.  Often, celebrations in China often start much earlier, even up to … Read More

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How Juice is Wreaking Havoc on Your Children’s Teeth

Parents often try to find the balance between obliging their children’s sweet tooth, while also fulfilling their nutritional needs; a result that often ends with juice. Apple, orange, grape—all these unsweetened flavors count as a five-a-day fruit and veggie according to experts, but not without repercussions. Nearly 25% of toddlers … Read More

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Manual or Electric Toothbrushes: Which is Better?

From pink to neon green–toothbrush choice is a very personal decision; when you stroll down the aisle at your local supermarket, you’re bound to be bombarded with all sorts of different kinds and colors. Nowadays brushes even vary from manual to electric; there’s something for everyone at any price point—but which one actually … Read More

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