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• posted: Jul. 24, 2024

A lot of patients go at their teeth like they were sanding an old floor—that is to say, way too hard! Brushing too hard is probably the most common mistake Read More

• posted: Jul. 17, 2024

Grinding of the teeth, also known as bruxism, is a serious condition from which nearly ten percent of Americans suffer. It’s a mechanical reflex that often happens during slumber. Unfortunately, Read More

• posted: Jul. 10, 2024

Oral hygiene has always been an important part of maintaining overall health. For thousands of years, humans have found ways to keep their teeth and mouths clean. According to the Read More

• posted: Jul. 03, 2024

The Fourth of July is a great time to get together with friends and family members for BBQ, games, fireworks, and other celebrations in honor of our country’s independence. While Read More

• posted: Jun. 26, 2024

Pregnancy leads to so many changes in your body, so it’s no surprise that your teeth and gums are affected as well! Dental care is very important during these months, Read More

• posted: Jun. 19, 2024

As we all know, or should by now, the key to maintaining great oral health is keeping up with a daily plan of flossing, brushing, and using mouthwash. These three Read More

• posted: Jun. 12, 2024

Father’s Day is coming up, and, just in case your dad has enough ties, we have some gifting suggestions for you. Here’s a selection of gifts large and small tailored Read More

• posted: Jun. 05, 2024

With the warmer and longer days here, we know many of our patients at Karen Burns DMD Dental & Facial Aesthetics will be much more active in the summer. Though Read More

• posted: May 29, 2024

A study conducted in Washington State in 2004 and another conducted in Madrid, Spain in 2012 both reported findings that support a direct relationship between parents’ dental fear and their Read More

• posted: May 22, 2024

Memorial Day didn't become an official holiday until 1971, but Americans started gathering annually in the spring to remember those who lost their lives in war during the 1860s, right Read More

• posted: May 15, 2024

Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. Many people have a cup, or two, or even three a day. It’s common to drink it in the Read More

• posted: May 08, 2024

"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

• posted: May 01, 2024

Summer is almost here, which means a season full of vacations, adventures and great memories is just around the corner for our patients at Karen Burns DMD Dental & Facial Read More

• posted: Apr. 24, 2024

You’ve made an appointment at our St. Petersburg, Florida office to treat your cavity, the decayed area has been removed, and the site has been cleaned and prepared for a Read More

• posted: Apr. 17, 2024

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

• posted: Apr. 10, 2024

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