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Posted October 27, 2025 / Blog, Patient Care
Ryan Whalen

How Long Will I Have to Wear a Retainer?

You’ve worn your braces or aligners, kept your checkup appointments, and followed treatment instructions from Whalen Dentistry. You love your new smile, but it’s not over yet—how long will you have to wear a retainer? There are two types of retainers: removable and fixed. Removable retainers are taken out of your mouth during your oral… (Read More)

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Posted October 13, 2025 / Blog, Patient Care
Ryan Whalen

Dental Insurance FAQ: The Basics

At Whalen Dentistry, we understand that dental insurance can be tricky to navigate. Evaluating dental plans and considering deductibles, benefits, which treatments are covered, and the mountain of other information insurance companies provide can be a headache in and of itself.  Dr. Ryan Whalen wants every Cornelius patient to have the power to control their… (Read More)

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Posted September 27, 2025 / Blog, Dental Health, Patient Care
Ryan Whalen

Kids, Candy & Dental Health

Holidays like Halloween, Christmas, and Easter bring extra candy and homemade goodies along with them. Sadly, the bacteria in your child’s mouth are always ready to start producing the acid that contributes to cavities, but candy still can be enjoyed in moderation! Cornelius’ dentist, Dr. Ryan Whalen at Whalen Dentistry, has the skinny on some… (Read More)

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Posted July 27, 2025 / Blog, Dental Health, Patient Care
Ryan Whalen

Can Children Get Receding Gums?

Receding gums (also known as gingival recession in the field of dentistry) are not uncommon in adults aged 40 and older, but children can also experience this progressive loss of gum tissue as young as age 7.  Left untreated, gum recession can expose tooth roots and lead to pain and sensitivity. While causes of gum… (Read More)

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