Let's Talk About Your Roots!
- posted: Aug. 13, 2025
You’ve learned a lot from your dentist and your family about how to take care of your teeth. You brush and floss, you wear a mouthguard when you’re active, and Read More
The Dog Days of Summer
- posted: Aug. 06, 2025
Here we are in the middle of the hottest time of the year. Yes, it’s the dog days of summer. But, wait—just what are “the dog days of summer,” anyway? The Read More
Gum Disease in Children
- posted: Jul. 30, 2025
When it comes to gum disease and your child, it’s a good news/bad news situation. The very good news is that children rarely suffer from advanced gum disease, or periodontitis. Read More
Pick the right electric toothbrush!
- posted: Jul. 23, 2025
The electronic toothbrush has undergone several technological advances since the 1960s. Everything from design and bristle motions to rotation, oscillation, and sonic vibration has led to dramatic changes in this Read More
Is there a correlation between my dental and cardiovascular health?
- posted: Jul. 16, 2025
YES! Studies have shown a correlation between gum disease and heart disease, underscoring the importance of good oral health care. Cardiovascular disease remains American’s leading killer, claiming more lives than Read More
Could a Night Guard Be the Answer to Your Dreams?
- posted: Jul. 09, 2025
Have you been having trouble getting a good night’s rest? Sometimes the reason for a poor night’s sleep is obvious. A midnight horror movie. A bedtime espresso. That anchovy and pineapple Read More
Happy Fourth of July!
- posted: Jul. 02, 2025
Happy Independence Day from the doctor and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we Read More
Playing “Tooth or Dare”
- posted: Jun. 25, 2025
Our teeth perform several vital roles for us. We use them to bite and chew, to help form words, to support our facial structure. And never underestimate the power of Read More
Foods can Wreak Havoc on Your Enamel
- posted: Jun. 18, 2025
It’s possible to develop tooth decay even when you take great care of your teeth. Brushing and flossing may not be enough to keep your teeth healthy, depending on your Read More
What to Do When Your Child Has a Loose Tooth
- posted: Jun. 11, 2025
When your child loses a tooth for the first time, you both have a lot to look forward to. Sharing in the “I’m a big kid!” excitement. Tales of the Read More
Water Features
- posted: Jun. 04, 2025
Heading for the beach! Hiking to the lake! Keeping cool with a tall, frosty glass of ice water in a foreign bistro, or taking a refreshing gulp from the fountain Read More
Pros and Cons of Veneers
- posted: May 28, 2025
You might have a small chip in a tooth from an unfortunate encounter with peanut brittle, or even several chips from a touch football game that got a little out Read More
Memorial Day: Parades, remembrance, and the unofficial start of summer!
- posted: May 21, 2025
“The purpose of all war is peace.” - Saint Augustine Fire truck sirens, baton twirlers, marching bands covering patriotic tunes, colorful floats, costumes, and millions of red, white, and blue American Read More
I have halitosis. What can I do?
- posted: May 14, 2025
Halitosis is the fancy, scientific word for “bad breath.” the doctor and our team know there are several reasons why you may have halitosis; let’s look at a few: Gum disease Read More
Wishing all our moms a happy Mother’s Day!
- posted: May 07, 2025
"Motherhood: All love begins and ends there." - Robert Browning We would like to take this moment to thank all the great moms out there for being so great during their Read More
Is sedation dentistry right for me?
- posted: Apr. 30, 2025
At Michael D. Murray, D.D.S, we are well-aware of the 25 million Americans who fear having to visit the dentist. Dental phobias are known to range anywhere from feeling mildly Read More