posted: Sep. 17, 2024.

The fact is, according to the Oral Cancer Foundation, close to 40,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral or pharyngeal cancer this year, resulting in more than 8,000 deaths. Men Read more

posted: Sep. 10, 2024.

Have you ever noticed your attention being instantly drawn to peoples’ teeth when they smile at you? Some people have dull and yellowing teeth, while others have teeth that appear Read more

posted: Sep. 03, 2024.

Can you believe it's already September? At Damita Edwards, DDS Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we know that gingivitis, the early stage of periodontal disease, can be difficult to recognize. Many Read more

posted: Aug. 27, 2024.

You may have heard this term the first time you or a friend got your wisdom teeth. That makes sense, as wisdom teeth are the teeth most often impacted in Read more

posted: Aug. 20, 2024.

Plaque is a sticky subject! It sticks to the enamel of our teeth above and below the gum line, and it collects around fillings, braces, and other dental work. Plaque Read more

posted: Aug. 13, 2024.

As the saying goes, you are what you eat. But did you know that what you eat also affects your smile? Chow down on these seven tasty treats, recommended by Read more

posted: Aug. 06, 2024.

Putting off your dental visit to Damita Edwards, DDS Family & Cosmetic Dentistry because of fear or anxiety only increases the potential for tooth decay or gum problems. At our Read more

posted: Jul. 30, 2024.

There’s nothing like the simple seasonal pleasures. What’s more enjoyable than a cup of hot apple cider on a blustery winter day, or a tall glass of ice water in Read more

posted: Jul. 23, 2024.

Sleepless nights, crankiness, drooling—how can such tiny teeth cause such a big fuss? But all those uncomfortable days and nights are forgotten when your baby’s first teeth make their appearance. Read more

posted: Jul. 16, 2024.

Xerostomia, otherwise known as dry mouth, can be a side effect of many common medications. Drugs used for blood pressure, birth control, antidepressants, or cancer treatments may cause the dry Read more

posted: Jul. 09, 2024.

There are many reasons to choose sedation dentistry. Perhaps anxiety is an issue, or your teeth are extremely sensitive. You may have a low pain threshold, an easily triggered gag Read more

posted: Jul. 02, 2024.

For many of our patients at Damita Edwards, DDS Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, summer means a season of relaxation, vacation, and outdoor fun and activities. While you can’t take a Read more

posted: Jun. 25, 2024.

Today’s crowns, veneers, and tooth colored fillings are very natural looking compared to early counterparts. There was a time when dentists placed silver fillings exclusively. This material is still used, Read more

posted: Jun. 18, 2024.

Scientists have discovered tooth decay in specimens that are more than 15,000 years old. The ancients once thought that cavities were caused by something called “tooth worms” … Eew! They Read more

posted: Jun. 11, 2024.

the doctor and our team know it can be easy to underestimate the significance of baby teeth. At Damita Edwards, DDS Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we sometimes meet parents who Read more

posted: Jun. 04, 2024.

With the warmer and longer days here, we know many of our patients at Damita Edwards, DDS Family & Cosmetic Dentistry will be much more active in the summer. Though Read more