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category-blog category-general-dentistry-blog-articles tag-dental-emergencies"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/dental-emergencies/" class="entry-featured-image-url"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.soamsdental.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/kemi-amos-gerfen-dmd-soams-dental-care.jpg" alt='Top 10 Dental Emergencies and What To Do About Them' width='1080' height='675' /></a> <div class="desc-wrap"> <div class="cat-time-wrap"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/blog/" class="cat-link">Blog</a><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/general-dentistry-blog-articles/" class="cat-link">General Dentistry</a> <span class="cat-time-divider">|</span>5 min read </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/dental-emergencies/">Top 10 Dental Emergencies and What To Do About Them</a></h2> <p class="post-meta">by <span class="author vcard"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/author/gerfen/" title="Posts by Dr. Gerfen" rel="author">Dr. Gerfen</a></span> | <span class="published">Feb 1, 2016</span></p><div class="post-content"><div class="post-content-inner"><p>One of your worst fears is realized: You fell face first onto the concrete, and you felt that front tooth break. Panic mode ensues. What the heck are you going to do now? Don’t panic, we’ve got some answers for you. There are all types of dental...</p> </div></div></div> </article> <!-- .et_pb_post --> <article id="post-1794" class="et_pb_post clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_1 post-1794 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-blog category-general-dentistry-blog-articles"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/danbury-dental-sensitive-teeth/" class="entry-featured-image-url"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.soamsdental.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/blog_image_sensitive_teeth.jpg" alt='7 Reasons Your Teeth Might Hate You – and What You Can Do About It' width='1080' height='675' /></a> <div class="desc-wrap"> <div class="cat-time-wrap"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/blog/" class="cat-link">Blog</a><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/general-dentistry-blog-articles/" class="cat-link">General Dentistry</a> <span class="cat-time-divider">|</span>3 min read </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/danbury-dental-sensitive-teeth/">7 Reasons Your Teeth Might Hate You – and What You Can Do About It</a></h2> <p class="post-meta">by <span class="author vcard"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/author/gerfen/" title="Posts by Dr. Gerfen" rel="author">Dr. Gerfen</a></span> | <span class="published">Mar 13, 2015</span></p><div class="post-content"><div class="post-content-inner"><p>You take a sip of your latte, only to be reminded of the sharp pain you’ve been experiencing in your teeth. Hot drinks, cold drinks, even the chilly winter air in Danbury seems to set it off. What’s causing this pain and what can you do to prevent it? Tooth pain and...</p> </div></div></div> </article> <!-- .et_pb_post --> <article id="post-1778" class="et_pb_post clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_2 post-1778 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-blog category-general-dentistry-blog-articles tag-periodontal-disease"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/6-simple-ways-keep-teeth-belong-mouth/" class="entry-featured-image-url"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.soamsdental.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/15023-social-blog-image-1080x675.png" alt='6 Simple Ways To Keep Your Teeth Where They Belong – In Your Mouth!' width='1080' height='675' /></a> <div class="desc-wrap"> <div class="cat-time-wrap"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/blog/" class="cat-link">Blog</a><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/general-dentistry-blog-articles/" class="cat-link">General Dentistry</a> <span class="cat-time-divider">|</span>2 min read </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/6-simple-ways-keep-teeth-belong-mouth/">6 Simple Ways To Keep Your Teeth Where They Belong – In Your Mouth!</a></h2> <p class="post-meta">by <span class="author vcard"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/author/gerfen/" title="Posts by Dr. Gerfen" rel="author">Dr. Gerfen</a></span> | <span class="published">Feb 26, 2015</span></p><div class="post-content"><div class="post-content-inner"><p>Remember dental checkups when you were younger? The only thing that mattered was finding out “Do I have any cavities?” As we get older, life gets more complicated. We stop thinking about cavities and start thinking about everything else. Even though we have other...</p> </div></div></div> </article> <!-- .et_pb_post --> <article id="post-1693" class="et_pb_post clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_3 post-1693 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-blog category-general-dentistry-blog-articles tag-dental-instruments"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/common-dental-instruments-soams-dental/" class="entry-featured-image-url"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.soamsdental.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/common-dental-instruments-soams-dental.jpg" alt='Understanding 10 Common Instruments Your Dentist Uses' width='1080' height='675' /></a> <div class="desc-wrap"> <div class="cat-time-wrap"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/blog/" class="cat-link">Blog</a><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/general-dentistry-blog-articles/" class="cat-link">General Dentistry</a> <span class="cat-time-divider">|</span>3 min read </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/common-dental-instruments-soams-dental/">Understanding 10 Common Instruments Your Dentist Uses</a></h2> <p class="post-meta">by <span class="author vcard"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/author/gerfen/" title="Posts by Dr. Gerfen" rel="author">Dr. Gerfen</a></span> | <span class="published">Jan 28, 2014</span></p><div class="post-content"><div class="post-content-inner"><p>You hear the word “dentist”—what does your mind conjure? 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Electric or Manual?' width='1080' height='675' /></a> <div class="desc-wrap"> <div class="cat-time-wrap"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/blog/" class="cat-link">Blog</a><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/general-dentistry-blog-articles/" class="cat-link">General Dentistry</a> <span class="cat-time-divider">|</span>2 min read </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/which-toothbrush-is-better-electric-or-manual/">Which Toothbrush Is Better? Electric or Manual?</a></h2> <p class="post-meta">by <span class="author vcard"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/author/gerfen/" title="Posts by Dr. Gerfen" rel="author">Dr. Gerfen</a></span> | <span class="published">May 14, 2013</span></p><div class="post-content"><div class="post-content-inner"><p>Are electric toothbrushes better than manual ones? That’s the question debated among many dentists, and the answer to that question: It all depends on what kind of “brusher” you are. If you have too much plaque buildup and brush too hard… You might want to switch to...</p> </div></div></div> </article> <!-- .et_pb_post --> <article id="post-1564" class="et_pb_post clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_5 post-1564 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-blog category-general-dentistry-blog-articles"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/dentists-in-danbury-provide-4-vital-steps-to-good-oral-health/" class="entry-featured-image-url"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.soamsdental.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/kemi-amos-gerfen-dmd-soams-dental-care.jpg" alt='Dentists in Danbury Provide 4 Vital Steps to Good Oral Health' width='1080' height='675' /></a> <div class="desc-wrap"> <div class="cat-time-wrap"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/blog/" class="cat-link">Blog</a><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/general-dentistry-blog-articles/" class="cat-link">General Dentistry</a> <span class="cat-time-divider">|</span>2 min read </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/dentists-in-danbury-provide-4-vital-steps-to-good-oral-health/">Dentists in Danbury Provide 4 Vital Steps to Good Oral Health</a></h2> <p class="post-meta">by <span class="author vcard"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/author/gerfen/" title="Posts by Dr. Gerfen" rel="author">Dr. Gerfen</a></span> | <span class="published">Dec 19, 2012</span></p><div class="post-content"><div class="post-content-inner"><p>Maintaining good oral health is not achieved simply by accident. It requires diligent effort, and preventative action. Dentists in Danbury play an essential role in the success of healthy smiles, but this doesn’t relieve patients of their own personal...</p> </div></div></div> </article> <!-- .et_pb_post --> <article id="post-1561" class="et_pb_post clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_6 post-1561 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-blog category-general-dentistry-blog-articles"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/danbury-dentists-share-3-tips-for-healthy-smiles-while-on-vacation/" class="entry-featured-image-url"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.soamsdental.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/stk138130rke-1080x675.jpg" alt='Danbury Dentists Share 3 Tips For Healthy Smiles While on Vacation' width='1080' height='675' /></a> <div class="desc-wrap"> <div class="cat-time-wrap"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/blog/" class="cat-link">Blog</a><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/general-dentistry-blog-articles/" class="cat-link">General Dentistry</a> <span class="cat-time-divider">|</span>2 min read </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/danbury-dentists-share-3-tips-for-healthy-smiles-while-on-vacation/">Danbury Dentists Share 3 Tips For Healthy Smiles While on Vacation</a></h2> <p class="post-meta">by <span class="author vcard"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/author/gerfen/" title="Posts by Dr. Gerfen" rel="author">Dr. Gerfen</a></span> | <span class="published">Dec 12, 2012</span></p><div class="post-content"><div class="post-content-inner"><p>With the arrival of winter, many travel to sun-drenched climates to escape the cold, and take a break from their daily routine. Elite Danbury dentists like Dr. Gerfen can help make sure that your oral health stays in tip-top shape, allowing you to make the most of...</p> </div></div></div> </article> <!-- .et_pb_post --> <article id="post-1558" class="et_pb_post clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_7 post-1558 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-blog category-general-dentistry-blog-articles tag-oral-health tag-smoking"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/your-danbury-dentist-gives-6-reasons-why-your-mouth-wants-you-to-stop-smoking/" class="entry-featured-image-url"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.soamsdental.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/kemi-amos-gerfen-dmd-soams-dental-care.jpg" alt='Your Danbury Dentist Gives 6 Reasons Why Your Mouth Wants You To Stop Smoking' width='1080' height='675' /></a> <div class="desc-wrap"> <div class="cat-time-wrap"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/blog/" class="cat-link">Blog</a><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/general-dentistry-blog-articles/" class="cat-link">General Dentistry</a> <span class="cat-time-divider">|</span>1 min read </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/your-danbury-dentist-gives-6-reasons-why-your-mouth-wants-you-to-stop-smoking/">Your Danbury Dentist Gives 6 Reasons Why Your Mouth Wants You To Stop Smoking</a></h2> <p class="post-meta">by <span class="author vcard"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/author/gerfen/" title="Posts by Dr. Gerfen" rel="author">Dr. Gerfen</a></span> | <span class="published">Dec 5, 2012</span></p><div class="post-content"><div class="post-content-inner"><p>Are you still struggling with trying to conquer the tobacco habit? It’s encouraging to know that along with your close friends and family, your Danbury dentist is also cheering you on in your effort to kick tobacco to the curb. 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