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Steer clear of that candy!
posted: May 30, 2023.

At Thomas Clifton, DDS, we know how tempting candy can sometimes be on our sweet tooth, but it’s important to remember that every candy and sugary treat you consume elevates Read more
Memorial Day: Parades, remembrance, and the unofficial start of summer!
posted: May 23, 2023.

“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
Osteoporosis and Oral Health
posted: May 16, 2023.

Today, the doctor and our team at Thomas Clifton, DDS thought we would examine the relationship between osteoporosis and oral health, since 40 million Americans have osteoporosis or are at Read more
Celebrate Your Mom’s Smile with These Mother’s Day Gifts
posted: May 09, 2023.

Mother’s Day is around the corner, and if you’re looking for some different gifting ideas for one of the most important people in your life, we have some suggestions for Read more
The Best DH in Baseball
posted: May 02, 2023.

Oh, wait—did you think we meant Designated Hitter? Oh, no, we’re not getting into that debate! What we want to talk about is the best Dental Habits you can practice Read more
Five Easy Ways to Prevent Gum Disease
posted: Apr. 25, 2023.

Gum disease can be painful and lead to missing teeth if you don’t treat it properly. However, there are plenty of things you can do to lower your risk of Read more
Every Day is Earth Day
posted: Apr. 18, 2023.

During the early days of the environmental awareness movement, those who demonstrated against pollution, toxic chemicals, and the general public health were known as hippies. The early 1970s were a Read more
Eco-Friendly Toothbrushes
posted: Apr. 11, 2023.

When it comes to dental hygiene, “going green” is not the first phrase that comes to mind. But if you are brushing properly, you are also replacing your toothbrush every Read more
April is National Facial Protection Month
posted: Apr. 04, 2023.

The Importance of Facial Protection Americans from all walks of life should mark April as National Facial Protection Month on their calendars. The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, Academy for Sports Read more
Germs living on my toothbrush? Say it ain’t so!
posted: Mar. 28, 2023.

You may have heard talk about the germs that can reside on your toothbrush and thought, “really?” It’s true—there are several kinds of bacteria that can lurk on the bristles of Read more