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• posted: Dec. 26, 2023

Every January 1st, you have your resolutions ready. No more nail biting. Lose ten pounds. Stop smoking. None of us are happy about those annoying bad habits we’ve picked up Read More

• posted: Dec. 19, 2023

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: Dec. 12, 2023

People who have diabetes are usually familiar with many of the other health risks they face, including damage to the nerves, eyes, heart, and kidneys. But did you know that Read More

• 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

• posted: Nov. 28, 2023

Whether it’s a dull and throbbing ache or a sharp pain, toothaches can come in many different forms. Chances are you’ve had the discomforting experience once or twice in your Read More

• posted: Nov. 21, 2023

At Hampton Family Dentistry we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit smarter Read More

• posted: Nov. 14, 2023

Depending on how long the thumb sucking or constant pacifier use continues, and how aggressively the child sucks a thumb or the pacifier, it can indeed be an oral health Read More

• posted: Nov. 07, 2023

Winter Is Coming. Okay, that sounded a lot more dramatic in a popular fantasy series. But here in the real world, winter is coming as well, so let’s look at some Read More

• posted: Oct. 31, 2023

Short answer: No. But, since an answer that short is hardly worth the time it took you to click on the link, allow us to explain further! We tend to think Read More

• posted: Oct. 24, 2023

Your darling three-month old is crying and fussy—can she be teething already? Or, your happy baby boy has just celebrated his first birthday—with only one tooth in that beautiful, gummy Read More

• posted: Oct. 17, 2023

As adults, we often wish our teeth could be as white as they were when we were small children. Baby teeth have thinner and whiter enamel than adult teeth, and Read More

• posted: Oct. 10, 2023

Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) refers to a diverse range of disorders that relate to muscular function in the jaw and face — the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). That could mean difficulty opening Read More

• posted: Oct. 03, 2023

How better to spend the fall months than inside by the fireplace with a warm cup of cider and a book in hand? the doctor and our team at Hampton Read More

• posted: Sep. 26, 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

• posted: Sep. 19, 2023

What’s the big deal about a little snoring during the night? Or feeling a bit drowsy during the day? Or an occasional bout of insomnia? If your sleep problems are Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2023

Unfortunately, dental emergencies can sometimes be unavoidable among young children. The good news is the doctor can help you prepare in case you and your child find yourselves in any Read More