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Jan
11
Headaches can be a real pain, quite literally. They can strike at any moment, disrupting our daily lives and leaving us searching for effective remedies. While many turn to over-the-counter medications, a surprising solution may be closer than you think… - By Dr. Hoard
Nov
06
When you think of a routine dental check-up, you might envision a simple cleaning and a brief chat with your dentist. But there's more to these visits than meets the eye. One crucial aspect of your check-up is digital X-rays.… - By Dr. Hoard
Oct
07
If you asked a group of people if they liked going to the dentist, you would probably get a lot of negative opinions. Many people don’t consider going to the dentist as a “fun” activity. While many medical exams aren’t… - By Dr. Hoard
Sep
09
You may already be brushing your teeth twice a day. This should be an important part of your oral hygiene regimen. Equally important, if not more so, is flossing. Brushing only affects the bacteria and particles that are easy to… - By Dr. Hoard
Oct
19
It’s fall, which means Halloween- and everything pumpkin! October kick starts the beginning of several months of sugary holiday celebrations. Often times as adults, we do not even realize how much added sugar we are consuming, especially in our beverages.… - By Dr. Hoard
Sep
26
Tooth decay and cavities affect most patients at some point in their lives. Children and adults are equally susceptible to decay, which is the result of harmful bacteria making their way into the crevices in our teeth, filled by sugars… - By Dr. Hoard
Jul
27
Do you suffer with persistent bad breath? Is your bad breath affecting personal and professional interaction? Bad breath, also known as halitosis, can be the result of many things, including what you ate for dinner! However, if you have persistent… - By Dr. Hoard
Jun
21
Dental health can have a huge impact on the overall quality of life and wellbeing. This is why it is so important to maintain good oral health and to visit Dr. J. Stephen Hoard regularly. At the New Bern, NC… - By Dr. Hoard
Apr
26
April of each year marks Oral Cancer Awareness month as sponsored by various health organizations and the American Dental Association (ADA) in an effort to shed a brighter light on this often deadly disease affecting thousands each year. Oral Cancer… - By Dr. Hoard
Mar
31
“The mouth is a portal into the rest of the body,” according to Dr. Donald Ratcliffe, chairman of the department of dental medicine at Staten Island University Hospital in New York. Research is consistently showing a relationship between bacteria and… - By Dr. Hoard