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• posted: Jan. 01, 2025

It’s a new year! A blank calendar! A traditional time to make a few changes that could change your life for the better. And while we applaud big goals like Read More

• posted: Dec. 25, 2024

Since gum disease is one of the most common adult diseases, it’s no wonder the doctor and our team stress the importance of prevention. Effective brushing and flossing, regular dental Read More

• posted: Dec. 18, 2024

The short answer to this question? Yes. Because your child’s breath is a reflection of his or her oral health, you should talk to the doctor if you notice any Read More

• posted: Dec. 11, 2024

Are you afraid to open your mouth because you have bad breath? You’re not alone bad breath or Halitosis happens to everyone, at one time or another. If you have Read More

• posted: Dec. 04, 2024

It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no Read More

• posted: Nov. 27, 2024

Thanksgiving marks the start to the holidays; a season filled with feasting, indulging, and spending time with family and friends are always special. Thanksgiving is a holiday meant for giving Read More

• posted: Nov. 20, 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: Nov. 13, 2024

That ache in your head may stem from your jaw. If your jaw falls out of alignment, you could have temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD. It's not clear what causes TMD. Read More

• posted: Nov. 06, 2024

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. 30, 2024

All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over Read More

• posted: Oct. 23, 2024

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

• posted: Oct. 16, 2024

When patients of Rodney C. Richardson, DMDRodney C. Richardson, DMD hear any mention of oral or dental hygiene, they probably think of brushing and flossing their teeth. Although these are Read More

• posted: Oct. 09, 2024

Many patients at Rodney C. Richardson, DMDRodney C. Richardson, DMD are under the impression that harder brushing leads to cleaner teeth, but that is not true. Gentle brushing is just Read More

• posted: Oct. 02, 2024

the doctor, as well as our team at Rodney C. Richardson, DMDRodney C. Richardson, DMD, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a Read More

• posted: Sep. 25, 2024

When it comes to keeping your smile looking its best, good oral hygiene is a must! Good oral health habits should start early and continue throughout your lifetime. Here, the Read More

• posted: Sep. 18, 2024

You live in the golden age of toothbrushes. Until a few decades people used twigs or brushes made from animal hair to clean their teeth: not very soft and none Read More