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Are You Due for a Routine Teeth Cleaning?
posted: Apr. 06, 2022.

When was the last time you saw your dentist for a checkup? Life gets busy. We get it! But it should never get so busy that you forget to see your Read more
Cosmetic Dentistry Can Help You Get The Smile You Want
posted: Apr. 06, 2022.

Have you ever looked in the mirror and wished you could correct a few tooth-related issues? Cosmetic dentistry services offered in West Bloomfield, MI, by Dr. Katharine Murphy-Brown and Dr. Read more
April is National Facial Protection Month
posted: Apr. 05, 2022.

The Importance of Facial Protection Americans from all walks of life should mark April as National Facial Protection Month on their calendars. The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, Academy for Sports Read more
What is biofilm?
posted: Mar. 29, 2022.

Biofilm, the protective housing for bacteria, is a hot topic in the medical and dental fields. Routinely taking an antibiotic for a bacterial infection has become more complicated because of Read more
Keeping Our Teeth Healthy as We Age
posted: Mar. 22, 2022.

Decades ago, it was just expected that getting older meant losing teeth. But today’s dental practices and treatments help us defy expectations. How can we keep our teeth healthy as Read more
Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day?
posted: Mar. 15, 2022.

Happily for all of us who like to celebrate with friends and family, there’s no need to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day. Every March 17th, many of us Read more
The Effects of Biting Your Nails
posted: Mar. 08, 2022.

Also known as onchophagia, the habit of nail biting is one of the so-called “nervous habits” that can be triggered by stress, excitement, or boredom. Approximately half of all kids Read more
Are your teeth ready for the big day?
posted: Mar. 01, 2022.

Capturing the Moment At Katharine Murphy we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important the little details Read more
Baby Teeth and Cavities
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.

We know how frustrating it can be to discover your child has one or more cavities when you come to visit Katharine Murphy. There are several ways to prevent baby Read more
A Prescription for Oral Health
posted: Feb. 15, 2022.

You and your dentist are essential partners in making sure you have the best dental care. You do your part by eating a tooth-healthy diet, brushing and flossing as recommended, Read more
Valentine's Day History
posted: Feb. 08, 2022.

Valentine’s Day is best known as a celebration of love in all its forms. Pink hearts, red roses, and cute greeting cards adorn every surface you see. What many people Read more
February is Heart Month
posted: Feb. 01, 2022.

The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been Read more
Are you a tooth grinder?
posted: Jan. 25, 2022.

Perhaps you had a particularly irritating commute home from work, and you realize at the end that your jaw was clenched tight the entire time. Or maybe you grind your Read more
Take Your Pick!
posted: Jan. 18, 2022.

Before electric toothbrushes, before dental floss, before fluoride rinses, in fact, before recorded history, people who cared about their dental health had one primary tool—the toothpick. Ancient bronze toothpicks, bejeweled Read more
Natural Ways to Soothe a Toothache
posted: Jan. 11, 2022.

Toothaches can come in many different forms, but no matter which, they’re always uncomfortable. the doctor and our team want you to know there are simple ways to cure this Read more
Importance Of Children's Oral Health
posted: Jan. 06, 2022.

Your child means everything to you. When you tuck them in at night, you finally sigh of relief that you’ve gotten them safely through another day. But have you considered Read more