Cold Comfort

November 6th, 2025

The sounds of the season are filling the air—falling leaves rustling along the sidewalk, football cheers, holiday greetings—and the coughs and sneezes of your fellow sufferers. Yes, it’s cold and flu season, and you’re one of the unfortunate people who’s caught whatever it is that’s been going around. While you’re recuperating, here are some tips…
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The Intriguing History of Halloween

October 29th, 2025

Halloween is fast approaching, and Dr. Johnstun wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is familiar to most people today bears little resemblance to the original Halloween; back in the "old days" it wasn't even called Halloween! Festival of the…
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Common Emergency Care Visits: Toothaches or abscesses

October 22nd, 2025

Dental problems do not always wait for normal office hours. Broken fillings or damaged teeth are common reasons for emergency treatment. Toothaches and abscesses can also require prompt attention. Dr. Johnstun can provide you with the information and treatment you need to prevent the problem from becoming worse. Emergency dental care is only a phone…
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The Importance of Baby Teeth

October 17th, 2025

Dr. Johnstun and our team know it can be easy to underestimate the significance of baby teeth. At Silver Summit Dental, we sometimes meet parents who assume that since their child's baby teeth, also known as primary teeth, eventually fall out and are replaced, they are less important. But did you know baby teeth serve…
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