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New Year's Eve
posted: Dec. 26, 2023.

Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- Karen Torres, DDS, PA included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new one Read more
Dental Veneers
posted: Dec. 19, 2023.

Are you looking to improve the appearance of your front teeth? Dental veneers are widely used to improve the appearance of front teeth and are a much more conservative option Read more
Educational and Entertaining Enamel Experiments
posted: Dec. 12, 2023.

Let’s talk about the science of our teeth for a moment. Our enamel has a very high mineral content, making it extremely strong. In fact, enamel just happens to be Read more
Happy Holidays! Healthy Holidays!
posted: Dec. 05, 2023.

It’s the holiday season! With so much to do and so much going on, you want to be at your best. We have some ideas to help make your season Read more
Root Canal Recovery
posted: Nov. 28, 2023.

Anyone who has had a compromised tooth knows that the amount of discomfort it causes can be extremely unpleasant. Although no one looks forward to a root canal, this procedure Read more
Thanksgiving in North America
posted: Nov. 21, 2023.

Thanksgiving marks the start to the holidays; a season filled with feasting, indulging, and spending time with family and friends are always special. Thanksgiving is a holiday meant for giving Read more
Thumb Sucking
posted: Nov. 14, 2023.

Learning to suck their thumbs is one of the first physical skills babies acquire. In fact, ultrasound images have revealed babies sucking their thumbs in the womb! Babies have a Read more
November Marks National Diabetes Awareness Month
posted: Nov. 07, 2023.

Diabetes is a chronic disease that increases the risk for many serious health problems, including severe gum disease. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and it’s a great time for us Read more
Can’t Take Another Bite?
posted: Oct. 31, 2023.

We’re not talking post-holiday “I can’t eat another bite” discomfort. No, we’re here to talk about the discomfort caused by bite pain. Usually, our teeth and jaws work so harmoniously that Read more
Treating Gum Disease with Antibiotics
posted: Oct. 24, 2023.

Why does gum disease develop? Our mouths are home to bacteria, which form a film called plaque. Plaque sticks to the surfaces of our teeth, at the gumline, and can Read more
Stress and Your Oral Health
posted: Oct. 17, 2023.

Stress symptoms—which include high blood pressure, severe aches, and insomnia—may be affecting your health, even though you might not realize it. You may think illness is the culprit when in Read more
Sleep Apnea: What a Dentist Can Do
posted: Oct. 10, 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
What's on your fall reading list?
posted: Oct. 03, 2023.

How better to spend the fall months than inside by the fireplace with a warm cup of cider and a book in hand? the doctor and our team at Karen Read more
Dental-Healthy Snacks for Your School-Aged Child
posted: Sep. 26, 2023.

Kids are constantly active and constantly growing. No wonder they’re constantly hungry! When it’s time for a snack, here are some tips to make between meal treats timely, tasty, and Read more
Oral Cancer Facts and Figures
posted: Sep. 19, 2023.

Oral cancer is largely viewed as a disease that affects those over the age of 40, but it can affect all ages, even non-tobacco and alcohol users. Oral cancer can Read more
Toothache: A dentist or the emergency room?
posted: Sep. 12, 2023.

Emergency care dentists are equipped to handle any tooth emergency. Seeing us first takes less time than having to sit in a hospital emergency room, only to be told to Read more