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posted: Mar. 25, 2025.

You already know that taking care of your teeth can help prevent tooth decay and the need for extensive work such as root canals or implants, which can be inconvenient Read more

posted: Mar. 18, 2025.

Keeping your smile its brightest can be a challenge! The foods you eat, healthy habits, unhealthy habits, and time itself can affect the color of your enamel. Luckily, there are Read more

posted: Mar. 11, 2025.

Happily for all of us who like to celebrate with friends and family, there’s no need to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day. Every March 17th, many of us Read more

posted: Mar. 04, 2025.

When it comes to dental hygiene, “going green” is not the first phrase that comes to mind. But if you are brushing properly, you are also replacing your toothbrush every Read more

posted: Feb. 25, 2025.

Having a nice, bright smile can affect the way you look, and in turn, improve how you feel about yourself. With the help of the doctor to provide you with Read more

posted: Feb. 18, 2025.

With so many toothpastes available in so many price ranges, it can be difficult to be sure you are selecting the right one for your needs. You need a product Read more

posted: Feb. 11, 2025.

Valentine’s Day is best known as a celebration of love in all its forms. Pink hearts, red roses, and cute greeting cards adorn every surface you see. What many people Read more

posted: Feb. 04, 2025.

When you have dental issues or just need routine care, you may try to put off making an appointment at Margie Quimby, D.D.S.. Common reasons for procrastination are not having Read more

posted: Jan. 28, 2025.

As the saying goes, you are what you eat. But did you know that what you eat also affects your smile? Chow down on these seven tasty treats, recommended by Read more

posted: Jan. 21, 2025.

Of all the dental hygiene techniques you can use at home to promote clean teeth and good oral health, flossing is likely to be the one that troubles most people. Read more

posted: Jan. 14, 2025.

Over time, everyone’s teeth can naturally become dull, due to aging and consumption of staining foods such as chocolate and coffee. The good news is that teeth-whitening treatments can help Read more

posted: Jan. 07, 2025.

We often have patients who ask, “Can drinking alcohol affect my oral health?” There are, in fact, a few reasons why that martini may not be good for your pearly Read more

posted: Dec. 31, 2024.

People have been ushering in the New Year for centuries but it became an official holiday in 1582 when Pope George XIII declared January 1st to be the day on Read more

posted: Dec. 24, 2024.

A dental crown, otherwise known as a cap, covers an infected tooth and can vary in function, depending on the position of the tooth. Crowns cover all the visible parts Read more

posted: Dec. 17, 2024.

Our team at Margie Quimby, D.D.S. recently learned that in the decade between 2000 and 2010, the amount of adults who regularly visited their dentist declined, according to research released Read more

posted: Dec. 11, 2024.

Dr. Abubakr Shafi purchased the dental practice from Dr. Margret Quimby DDS in December 2024. Dr. Shafi moved his family from Southern Maryland to the Eastern Shore. He was a Read more