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When you think of a dental emergency, you may picture teeth that have fallen out or severe tooth pain. But it is not uncommon for wisdom teeth to develop conditions or problems that require urgent care from Dr. James Wells and our team at James M. Wells, DDS, PA. Wisdo...

“The purpose of all war is peace.” – Saint Augustine

Fire truck sirens, baton twirlers, marching bands covering patriotic tunes, colorful floats, costumes, and millions of red, white, and blue American flags being waved in the air on a beautiful day in late May, that is...

Biofilm, protective housing for bacteria, is a hot topic in the medical and dental fields. Routinely taking an antibiotic for a bacterial infection has become more complicated because of biofilm. Bacterial infections may become resistant to antibiotics in part because...

Time flies when we are not at the dentist! Before you know it, years may have gone by. Let’s take a moment to explain what takes place when a patient comes back to receive care after an extended period of time.

After a while, small dental concerns or issues can grow int...

Did you know the month of May is designated National Physical Fitness and Sports Month? After all, there isn’t a better time to celebrate physical activity as when the warm weather and sunshine makes its way back into our lives!

Now that the flowers are in bloom and the...

Those who are trying to raise awareness about our environment, or protested against pollution, toxic chemicals and general public health were once known as hippies. The early 1970s was all about change and how we needed to pay more attention to our Earth and atmosphere...

Tooth Decay is preventable, even in your child’s mouth. Decay is caused by sugars left in you or your child’s mouth and can turn into an acid, which causes teeth to break down. Children don’t have good hygiene habits yet, which puts them at a high risk for tooth decay.

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With children undergoing developmental dental changes and engaging in rough-and-tumble activities, dental emergencies can sometimes arise. If your child knocks out a tooth or experiences any type of oral discomfort, call James M. Wells, DDS, PA right away so we can pro...

April is National Facial Protection Month, which means it’s once again time to remind our patients to always protect their faces and those pearly whites!

There are more than 5,000,000 teeth get knocked out of American’s mouth during a sporting event every year, accordin...

Cavities can weaken your teeth, causing teeth to break more easily. You may also suffer from a broken tooth after biting on hard foods or objects. No matter how it happened, what you do after you break a tooth determines if you get to keep your natural tooth or replace...