In response to the current pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention strongly recommends practicing social distancing and self-quarantines to slow the spread of COVID-19. To encourage this, Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn has called for the closure of all non-essential businesses, including beauty parlors, restaurants, and dental offices. This means that routine dental checkups and other preventive services need to be postponed until these strange times have passed. Here are six easy but practical tips from your Medford dentist to keep your smile healthy during quarantine.

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Everybody wants a gleaming set of pearly whites. Unfortunately, so many things can change the color of our smile that it can be difficult to keep it bright. Great oral hygiene and regular dental checkups from your Medford dentist play a key role in the hue of your teeth. However, understanding what causes this discoloration can help you prevent it from happening in the first place! Here are the top three factors that can cause a yellow, brown, or gray smile.

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