Overall Health Can Be Influenced By Oral Hygiene
- posted: Apr. 23, 2025
Keeping on top of your oral health is key when it comes to making sure your whole body stays healthy. The bacteria that occur naturally in your mouth can produce Read More
What happens if I don’t have my wisdom teeth removed?
- posted: Apr. 09, 2025
One of the things the doctor and our team at Michael D. Murray, D.D.S monitor during your dental appointments is the growth of your wisdom teeth, or third molars. Third Read More
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
- posted: Apr. 02, 2025
What is oral cancer? April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. If you have been putting off a visit to our Panama City, Florida office, now is an excellent time to Read More
What exactly is biofilm?
- posted: Mar. 26, 2025
Biofilm is a protective home for bacteria that’s composed of microorganisms. Biofilm can be found in wet places such as ponds, sewers, and bathroom drains, and it also grows on Read More
Broken Tooth: Is It an emergency or not?
- posted: Mar. 19, 2025
Have you ever had that sinking feeling after biting into something soft and chewy and feeling something hard and crunchy instead? You’ve chipped or broken a tooth, but what should Read More
St. Patrick's Day
- posted: Mar. 12, 2025
On March 17, everyone has a little Irish in them. St. Patrick’s Day is a joyous celebration of Irish heritage. The holiday originated as a commemoration of Saint Patrick, who Read More
Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
- posted: Mar. 05, 2025
At Michael D. Murray, D.D.S, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. Read More
Quit Smoking to Save Your Smile
- posted: Feb. 26, 2025
You have probably counted a hundred reasons to stop smoking. It’s unhealthy. It’s expensive. It annoys the people around you. You have to schedule your day around the next cigarette. Read More
Diet Soda vs. Regular Soda: Which is better for teeth?
- posted: Feb. 19, 2025
When most patients ask the doctor this question, they're thinking strictly about sugar content — cut out the bacteria-feeding sugar that's present in regular soda by opting for a diet Read More
The Start of Valentine’s Day
- posted: Feb. 12, 2025
Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day, has been said to originate with a Catholic priest named Valentine several thousand year ago. Valentine defied the emperor at the time Read More
Water: It’s Not Just for Brushing!
- posted: Feb. 05, 2025
We turn on the tap and it comes rushing out. We walk down the hall at work or school and stop at the fountain without even thinking about it. It’s Read More
Electric Toothbrush Innovations
- posted: Jan. 29, 2025
If you’re happy with your manual toothbrush, read no further. But if you’re looking for more options than “firm,” “medium,” or “soft,” there’s a world of electric toothbrush innovations out Read More
Clean Toothbrush/Healthy Toothbrush
- posted: Jan. 22, 2025
We’ve all learned a lot about keeping healthy lately. Thorough hand washing, disinfecting cell phones and keyboards, wiping down shopping carts and door handles—all these low-maintenance cleaning habits can have Read More
Why Are We Recommending a Periodontal Consultation?
- posted: Jan. 15, 2025
The best way to protect yourself from gum disease is to be proactive: practice good oral hygiene at home and schedule regular checkups and cleanings in our Panama City, Florida Read More
The Most Common Causes of Gum Disease
- posted: Jan. 08, 2025
Unless you're aware of the signs and symptoms of gum disease and how it's caused, it's possible that you may have unknowingly developed it. Often painless, gum disease -- or Read More