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“If my child’s baby teeth are only temporary and will fall out soon, why should I be concerned about them?” …

Many parents don’t pay a whole lot of attention to their children’s baby teeth, believing that they will eventually get replaced by adult…

Bad breath. Nobody wants it or to smell someone else’s. But everyone has icky breath at one time or another. And it’s downright…

You take care of your teeth really well. You floss and brush at least twice a day. So why, you wonder, do my teeth lose their luminescence after my…

Just because they’re just starting out in life doesn’t mean that young children and teenagers aren’t susceptible to gum disorders. …

You probably don’t give much thought to your saliva, but it performs many important jobs. In addition to helping you speak and eat, it keeps…

There’s much more to your teeth than the hard, pearly-white enamel crown that’s visible on the surface, the part that shows when you…

When you need a job done well, you rely on a trained expert. The same applies to your oral health. If it’s been more than six months since…

If you haven’t gone to a dentist for years because just the thought fills you with anxiety, you’re not alone. There are millions of…

Just because they’re just starting out in life doesn’t mean that young children and teenagers aren’t susceptible to gum disorders. …

When meeting someone new, your teeth are an extension of your calling card. A big smile with beautiful, healthy looking uppers and lowers is always a…

The weeks before the school year begins are very busy. Parents are buying their kids new clothes, shopping for school supplies and figuring out their…

Imagine a cob of corn with peanut butter between all of the kernels. Now visualize how much of the peanut butter would be able to be removed using…

Young children’s teeth shift and grow frequently. While most orthodontic problems can be treated in one phase, your child might need…

When choosing to sign up for healthcare plans, many people consider only the medical aspects. They give little or no attention to dental care. They…

The comprehensive dental examination we provide for our patients at the offices of Perry L. Jeffries, DDS and Associates, PA goes far beyond simply checking their teeth and…

Sippy cups have been around since 1981, and they’re adored by parents everywhere. You can thank Richard Belanger, who invented the spill-proof…

Most people have the privilege of being able to drink and eat whatever they want and whenever they want. It’s a luxury we take for granted…

Are you searching for a dentist who can provide excellent care for everyone in your household? Look no further than the office of Perry L. Jeffries, DDS and Associates, PA. …

For most parents, there’s nothing more reassuring than the sight and sound of your young child sleeping peacefully in his (or her) bed. But…

We live in demanding, stressful times, and the day-to-day pressures we feel can be internalized in ways that can trigger many responses by our bodies.…

If you have been noticing that your smile has lost some of its sparkle, or that your teeth have yellowed, you are not alone. Ask people what they…

At the office of Perry L. Jeffries, DDS and Associates, PA our friendly, highly skilled staff is committed to providing a comprehensive array of preventative and treatment…

Learning is a process of trial and error, never more so than when we’re developing as young children. Children love to experiment — which…

Your kids are brushing and flossing their teeth every day, but is that enough to prevent tooth decay? At the office of Perry L. Jeffries, DDS and Associates, PA, our dentists…

Are you looking for an experienced children’s dentist? You’ve come to the right place! At Perry L. Jeffries, DDS and Associates, PA, our highly skilled team is current…

Adults have a total of 32 teeth in their mouths. Keeping them at 32 throughout the years can be a challenge for some as old age, dental disease or…

When was the last time you tossed your current toothbrush for a new one? If you can’t remember, then you definitely must read on. Your…

All of us have heard about or experienced in-person the day that small children are sitting in professional stylists’ chairs awaiting their…

With good pediatric dental hygiene practice, your child can have a substantial advantage when it comes to maintaining cavity-free teeth and healthy…

Many of us have a case of it when we wake up — morning breath. But for some, morning breath sticks around all day, every day. They suffer from…

One of the most devastating illnesses that can afflict people as they age is Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), a progressive neurodegenerative disorder…

At the office of Perry L. Jeffries, DDS and Associates, PA, we want to make your visit to our office a comfortable and rewarding experience. Our priority is your dental…

Gums (gingivae) play a crucial part in good oral health. Their dense tissue seals our teeth, protects the soft tissues underneath and covers the…

Your baby’s first teeth. How you delight in those white, little chiclets as they start to appear! But baby teeth are more than just cute…