Hillcrest Family Dentistry Blog

Trusted dental tips, expert advice, and helpful insights to keep your family’s smiles healthy and bright — straight from your Medford dental team.

Sleep Apnea – the Story of the Spouse That Snored

Posted: Apr 07, 2025

Besides the sound of your house being sawed in half, what happens when you snore? Your tongue is so relaxed it caves in to the…

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Straight teeth without the metal or wires!

Posted: Apr 07, 2025

Always wanted straight teeth but not too excited about getting braces? Consider clear braces. In the past, getting braces has meant years of painful adjustments…

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Thank you for trusting us to take care of your smile!

Posted: Apr 07, 2025

What’s in a smile? And why do people do it? For one thing, it just feels good. Even babies, before they learn to speak, will…

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Does Your Whistle Need Wetting?

Posted: Apr 07, 2025

That parched feeling in your mouth has a name– Xerostoma – a Greek word combining xero, dry, and stoma, mouth. Your chance of experiencing it…

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Chronic Inflammation

Posted: Apr 07, 2025

Inflammation is your healthy body’s response to illness or injury. Your immune system sends in white cells to heat up the site and burnout the…

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Ouch! Why am I Wincing?

Posted: Apr 07, 2025

‍A sudden, sharp pain when you bite—that’s seemingly out of nowhere? Most likely, it’s a cracked tooth. Even a hairline fracture in a cavity-free molar…

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