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The Importance of Oral Health Care for your Child

February 3rd, 2016

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, so it’s a great time for our team at Drs. Phillip and Greg Wolkstein to talk about the importance of getting proper oral health care for your children. Oral health has been closely tied to the overall health of our entire body, so making sure that our children…
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Sealants: What are they and how do they help?

January 27th, 2016

Molars are made up of canyons, caves, pits, and seemingly endless caverns that are a breeding ground for decay. The protective solution is a sealant. When done correctly, a sealant from Drs. Phillip and Greg Wolkstein of Drs. Phillip and Greg Wolkstein can be most effective in preventing cavities. A sealant is made up of…
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What is hand-foot-and-mouth disease?

January 20th, 2016

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease, or HFMD, is a type of contagious viral illness that causes a rash in the mouth and on the hands and feet of infants and young children, and, while rare, adults. Characterized by sores in the mouth and a rash on the hands and feet, hand-foot-and-mouth disease is most commonly caused by a…
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Can baby teeth get cavities?

January 13th, 2016

Our team at Drs. Phillip and Greg Wolkstein knows that every parent loves to hear his or her child say, "no cavities!" when leaving our office. Let's talk about why primary (baby) teeth get cavities, what you can do to help prevent them, and what Drs. Phillip and Greg Wolkstein can do if your child…
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