The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He envisioned an Earth Day that would be a kind of environmental teach-in. The first Earth Day celebration took place on April 22, 1970, and a surprising 20 million people participated on that day. Ultimately, it became the largest organized…
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When it comes to keeping your smile looking its best, good oral hygiene is a must! Good oral health habits should start early and continue throughout your lifetime. Here, Drs. Bonni Boone, Susan Cocquyt, and Lori Risser and our team at Erskine Family Dentistry suggest five habits worth adopting that will help keep your teeth…
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What is oral cancer? April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. If you have been putting off a visit to our South Bend, IN office, now is an excellent time to schedule one. Regular visits to Erskine Family Dentistry can be the first line of defense against oral cancer, by identifying early warning signs of the…
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Water picks, sometimes called “oral irrigators,” make an excellent addition to your regular home care regimen of brushing and flossing. Especially helpful to those who suffer from periodontal disease and those patients of ours undergoing orthodontic treatment with full-bracketed braces, water picks use powerful tiny bursts of water to dislodge food scraps, bacteria, and other…
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