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We’re dentists so obviously we hate everything that is bad for your teeth, right? Not true! We love our candy just as much as the next person, but it is our job to make sure that our patients are smart…

After a winter that looked like it was never going to end, spring has finally arrived in Southeast Missouri. The flowers are blooming, trees are blossoming, the grass is looking greener and many of us are coughing, sneezing and carrying…

As we head into the New Year, it’s common to start thinking about New Year’s resolutions. From losing weight to working out, there are lots of common ones that tend to go away as quickly as we thought them up.…

“I just like to smile! Smiling’s my favorite!” – Buddy the Elf We just love this line from the Christmas movie “Elf” and not surprisingly we also love to smile at Jackson Dental. And more than that, we love to…

We all know that good dental care starts at a young age, but if you’re a tired, worn-out mom that is sometimes easier said than done. Here are a few tips for teaching your kids to brush that will hopefully…

We all know the things that we shouldn’t eat for healthy teeth, but what about things that are actually good for us? Here are a few foods that can help make your teeth healthier as you eat them! Cheese. Cheese…

Have you ever looked in the mirror and noticed your tongue looked white? While changes in the color of your tongue can be alarming, there’s no need to panic. Many of the causes are harmless and easily fixable. The white…

We talk a lot about teeth, but your tongue is just as important for many reasons. Here are just a few amazing facts about the tongue. It houses between 3,000 and 10,000 taste buds that allow us to perceive taste.…

We know there are a million places you’d rather spend your time than at the dentist’s office. We would tell you it hurts our feelings, but we understand. It’s not always seen as the most fun of places and we…

You flossed right before you came to the appointment and that’s the only time you’ve flossed recently. Sorry folks, you’re not fooling us so just start doing it like your supposed to! Your bad breath could actually be the sign…