The wisdom teeth are the last of the permanent molars to emerge from the gums. This can occur as early as age 17 or as late as 21. Though some teens and young adults experience a completely normal tooth eruption with ideally aligned molars that pose no health threat, this is not the case for…
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At Erskine Family Dentistry we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, Drs. Bonni Boone, Susan Cocquyt, and Lori Risser wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit smarter at the holiday dinner table and help create some great conversation with friends and family. The Turkey There is…
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Drs. Bonni Boone, Susan Cocquyt, and Lori Risser and our team at Erskine Family Dentistry frequently field questions about cavities and what causes them. Patients will typically ask, “I brush twice a day and floss regularly, as well as rinse with hydrogen peroxide, so a cavity is unlikely, right?” Not quite. When cavities, also known…
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Halloween has come and gone, and our team here at Erskine Family Dentistry would like to thank all of our patients who participated in our Halloween Candy Buy Back this year! We had a number of children and adults bring candy by the office, and overall we collected approximately 75 lbs. of candy! All of…
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