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St. Patrick's Day: Celtic pride, green shamrocks, and lucky charms!
posted: Mar. 12, 2024.
“St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.” Adrienne Cook Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must Read more -
Are your teeth ready for the big day?
posted: Mar. 05, 2024.
Capturing the Moment At Jamie Bartman DDS we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important the little Read more -
Antibiotic Prophylaxis or Premedication
posted: Feb. 27, 2024.
In years past, it was often recommended that dental patients who had a history of heart problems or other conditions, such as joint implants, be given antibiotics before any dental Read more -
Mall Whitening: Why You Shouldn’t
posted: Feb. 20, 2024.
A shopping mall is a great place to get lots of errands done in one trip. Department stores, clothing boutiques, specialty shops? So many tempting options all in one place. Read more -
The Start of Valentine’s Day
posted: Feb. 13, 2024.
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 -
Amalgam Fillings vs. White Fillings
posted: Feb. 06, 2024.
Many varieties of fillings are available at our Sturgis, Michigan office. Most people are familiar with traditional amalgam fillings: those big silver spots on top of teeth. Made from a mixture Read more -
What to Do If You Lose a Filling
posted: Jan. 30, 2024.
It really doesn’t happen very often. But sometimes you bite into something that is much harder than you anticipated. Sometimes you grind your teeth without realizing the pressure you’re putting Read more -
What exactly is a cavity?
posted: Jan. 23, 2024.
We all know how discouraging can be it to hear you have a dental cavity. Knowing how cavities form can help you prevent them from popping up in your mouth. Read more -
Cleaning Your Baby’s Teeth
posted: Jan. 16, 2024.
In the eyes of most parents, nothing is cuter than their baby’s smile. Did you know your little one’s smile (that is, his or her oral health) actually plays a Read more -
Which whitening is right for you?
posted: Jan. 09, 2024.
Many of our patients at Jamie Bartman DDS have been asking us about brightening their teeth lately, and today we thought we would discuss the options available to you to Read more -
Tooth Protection and Winter Sports
posted: Jan. 02, 2024.
Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re Read more -
It's a Wrap: Ending the year with a smile!
posted: Dec. 26, 2023.
People have been ushering in the New Year for centuries but it became an official holiday in 1582 when Pope George XIII declared January 1st to be the day on Read more -
Planning Your Vegetarian Diet with Your Oral Health in Mind
posted: Dec. 19, 2023.
If you’ve been following a vegetarian or vegan diet, you know that there’s much more to living a healthy life than simply avoiding meat products. Making sure your diet includes Read more -
Detergent Foods: Clean your teeth while you eat!
posted: Dec. 12, 2023.
Did you know that there are certain foods you can eat which help to clean your teeth? We call them "detergent foods." In dentistry we look at the impact of Read more -
Happy Holidays! Healthy Holidays!
posted: Dec. 05, 2023.
It’s the holiday season! With so much to do and so much going on, you want to be at your best. We have some ideas to help make your season Read more -
Common Wisdom Teeth Problems
posted: Nov. 28, 2023.
Have you ever wondered why people have wisdom teeth? These are a third set of molars that come in behind the rest of all your other teeth, usually during early Read more