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posted: Jan. 07, 2025.

Have you ever watched to see if your child is breathing through his or her mouth? Breathing through the mouth instead of the nose may lead to trouble for youngsters. Read more

posted: Dec. 31, 2024.

The beginning of a new year is the perfect opportunity for a fresh start for you and your smile. At Dr. Susan A. Hockaday Family Dental Practice, a brighter smile Read more

posted: Dec. 24, 2024.

As you grow older, your mind may be preoccupied with the health of your bones, heart, or brain. However, our team at Dr. Susan A. Hockaday Family Dental Practice will Read more

posted: Dec. 17, 2024.

the doctor and our team at Dr. Susan A. Hockaday Family Dental Practice will tell you that good oral health habits when you are pregnant are very important. A plaque Read more

posted: Dec. 10, 2024.

It’s time. You’ve decided. You’re going to get veneers. Whether it’s to repair a cracked or chipped tooth, to cover discoloration brought on by a root canal or medical condition, Read more

posted: Dec. 03, 2024.

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. 26, 2024.

The secret to keeping your teeth for life involves more than one secret. The first is that there is no secret; and in fact, there really is no difficulty involved. Read more

posted: Nov. 19, 2024.

Come say hello twice a year. The American Dental Association says two times is the charm. Multiple visits a year lets us keep an eye out for any developing issues. Read more

posted: Nov. 12, 2024.

A dental emergency can strike anywhere, anytime, and without warning. Perhaps you’re playing a game of touch football on Thanksgiving and your brother-in-law decides to up the ante and tackles Read more

posted: Nov. 05, 2024.

Act One: Those 20 adorable baby teeth which begin arriving when you’re about six months old and are probably gone by the time you’re twelve. Act Two: The 32 (if you Read more

posted: Oct. 29, 2024.

You’ve made an appointment at our Charlotte, North Carolina office to treat your cavity, the decayed area has been removed, and the site has been cleaned and prepared for a Read more

posted: Oct. 22, 2024.

Stress symptoms—which include high blood pressure, severe aches, and insomnia—may be affecting your health, even though you might not realize it. You may think illness is the culprit when in Read more

posted: Oct. 15, 2024.

Have you been having trouble getting a good night’s rest? Sometimes the reason for a poor night’s sleep is obvious. A midnight horror movie. A bedtime espresso. That anchovy and pineapple Read more

posted: Oct. 08, 2024.

At Dr. Susan A. Hockaday Family Dental Practice, we know many people have experienced some form of mouth sores or irritation. Some mouth sores are harmless and go away on Read more

posted: Oct. 01, 2024.

It’s possible to develop tooth decay even when you take great care of your teeth. Brushing and flossing may not be enough to keep your teeth healthy, depending on your Read more

posted: Sep. 24, 2024.

You do everything you can to protect your toddler with safeguards large and small. Installing that complicated car seat. Figuring out which sunscreen is best for delicate skin. Spending weeks Read more