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Memorial Day and Getting Ready for Summer
posted: May 24, 2022.

Memorial Day didn't become an official holiday until 1971, but Americans started gathering annually in the spring to remember those who lost their lives in war during the 1860s, right Read more
TMD Problems and How You Can Prevent Them
posted: May 17, 2022.

Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) describe a set of conditions that involve trouble with your jaw and face muscles. They result from a problem in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which is Read more
Chipped Your Tooth? Now What?
posted: May 10, 2022.

Accidents happen. Next time you’ll wear your mouthguard when you skateboard, never use your teeth to open anything, and carefully step away from your grandmother’s hard candy dish. But what Read more
Wishing all our moms a happy Mother’s Day!
posted: May 03, 2022.

"Motherhood: All love begins and ends there." - Robert Browning We would like to take this moment to thank all the great moms out there for being so great during their Read more
Top Five Dental Myths
posted: Apr. 26, 2022.

Sometimes the line between fact and fiction is easily blurred. This is certainly the case when it comes to dentistry, where myths and misconceptions abound. In a bid to put Read more
Make Every Day Earth Day
posted: Apr. 19, 2022.

Earth Day began in 1970 as an event to raise awareness of our environment. What began as a single day in April is now recognized around the world to bring Read more
Three Must-Have Dental Treatments
posted: Apr. 12, 2022.

In dentistry, there are a wide variety of treatments, everything from elective procedures to those that are necessary and potentially lifesaving. So given the slew of treatment options, how do Read more
The Benefits of Dental Implants
posted: Apr. 07, 2022.

If you are missing teeth, you already know how difficult it is to chew your food, how it can impact your digestion, and how it can negatively impact your confidence. Read more
Oral Cancer Awareness Month
posted: Apr. 05, 2022.

Happy Oral Cancer Awareness Month! We know oral cancer can be kind of a scary topic, but it’s worth using this opportunity to learn about the disease and spread knowledge Read more
How to get Brighter Teeth for Life
posted: Mar. 29, 2022.

Have you ever wondered why some people have dull and yellow teeth, while others have bright, white smiles? It’s not luck. Everyone’s teeth naturally dull over time because of aging and Read more
Been a While? Come See Us!
posted: Mar. 22, 2022.

Guilt is a powerful feeling. It can keep you from doing many things, including going to the dentist. The good news is that Ray Beshears, DDS is a judgement-free zone, Read more
St. Patrick's Day
posted: Mar. 15, 2022.

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
Solutions for Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)
posted: Mar. 08, 2022.

Dry mouth, or xerostomia, is a common side effect of many medications. It can also be a side effect of cancer treatments, or the result of certain auto-immune diseases. the Read more
Signs That You May Be Dealing With Sleep Apnea
posted: Mar. 03, 2022.

Did you know that your dentist doesn’t just treat your teeth, but sleep apnea as well? Dental sleep medicine focuses on oral appliances for treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). This Read more
Are your teeth ready for the big day?
posted: Mar. 01, 2022.

Capturing the Moment At Ray Beshears, DDS we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important the little Read more
How to Prevent Dry Socket
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.

When you have a tooth extracted, your body immediately sets to work to help protect the affected area. The blood that collects at the site of the extraction clots to Read more