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• posted: Jan. 01, 2025

We’ve been celebrating the new year for a really, really long time. It goes way back, but it started formally in 1582, when Pope George XIII made January 1st the Read More

• posted: Dec. 25, 2024

Toddlers are notoriously balky about strangers. But their first dental visit should not be cause for fear and tears. Nor should you assume that getting your toddler to Joseph W. Read More

• posted: Dec. 18, 2024

Let’s talk about mouthguards and night guards—two crucial appliances that protect your teeth and jaw. We could talk about how important a mouthguard is when you lead an active life. Mouthguards Read More

• posted: Dec. 11, 2024

One of the most important parts of staying healthy as we grow older is being open to learning new ways of staying healthy! While worrying about braces or wisdom teeth Read More

• posted: Dec. 04, 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. 27, 2024

At Joseph W. Jackson, D.D.S., we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Oxford, Ohio Read More

• posted: Nov. 20, 2024

When acids are allowed to erode tooth enamel long enough to leach calcium and other minerals from your enamel and dentin, a process called demineralization occurs. This rapidly leads to Read More

• posted: Nov. 13, 2024

Xerostomia, otherwise known as dry mouth, can be a side effect of many common medications. Drugs used for blood pressure, birth control, antidepressants, or cancer treatments may cause the dry Read More

• posted: Nov. 06, 2024

Diabetes is a chronic disease that increases the risk for many serious health problems, including severe gum disease. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and it’s a great time for us 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

Some foods are just terrible for your teeth — think cookies and candy bars — but there are certain foods that are beneficial to your oral health. Below, the doctor Read More

• posted: Oct. 16, 2024

At Joseph W. Jackson, D.D.S., we have patients coming in asking us why a taste of ice cream or a sip of coffee becomes a painful experience, or why brushing Read More

• posted: Oct. 09, 2024

Xerostomia, commonly known as dry mouth, is a condition in which the salivary glands in the mouth don’t produce enough saliva. Saliva keeps the mouth moist and cleanses it of Read More

• posted: Oct. 02, 2024

the doctor, as well as our team at Joseph W. Jackson, D.D.S., would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of Read More

• posted: Sep. 25, 2024

That’s a good question! But first, we’re going to do that roundabout thing where we consider other questions before circling back to our original topic. Trust us, we’ll get there! Why Read More

• posted: Sep. 18, 2024

We all want our best and brightest smiles, and today there are many options we can explore at home to make those beautiful smiles a reality. Whether it’s healthy habits, Read More