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Don’t Lose Money With Your Flexible Spending Account

Did you know that Americans lose an average of 14 percent of the money they invest into flexible spending accounts every year?  Some research has shown why people don’t use all of their health benefits before losing them — they simply don’t understand their benefits, or they forget. Here’s a few numbers to illustrate my […]

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2021 Christmas Gifts

The Best Gifts for Kids in 2021

Every year we find ourselves overwhelmed by the options and the new hot toys hitting the market. We tend to favor toys and activities that bridge the gap between learning and playing, encourage physical activity, or inspire creativity. This year we have some excellent options to help little ones build both mind and body. ThinkFun […]

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Homemade summer kebabs

Our Favorite Summer Recipes!

We were thinking about all the possibilities for summer meals over the holiday, and we decided it would be a fun idea to share some of our favorites! We aimed for healthy-ish recipes that are great for lunch or a picnic in Flower Mound. Citrus-Marinated Chicken Total time 1 hour 5 minutes (prep time 35 […]

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Give Kids a Smile with Fluoride

  For most people, February means chocolates and roses. For a pediatric dentist, February is special because it is National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM). This month is a time we dedicate to educating families about pediatric dental hygiene. This year, the NCDHM slogan is “Fluoride in water prevents cavities! Get it from the tap!” […]

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2019 candy buyback

Dr. Duffy Wants Your Halloween Candy

All the sugar in those treats can play some awful tricks on your teeth if you’re not careful (we won’t even get into the many other health issues arising from Halloween candy). If you think you like candy – the bacteria in your mouth love candy even more than you do! When bacteria metabolize the […]

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Top Ten Toys of 2017 – Last Minute Guide

Have you been looking all over Flower Mound to find the perfect toys for your children? We have, too. Sometimes it’s hard to know the best target for your hard-earned dollars, so we’ve done a little research to find out what the Top Toys of 2017 are. With only days left to finish your shopping, […]

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Halloween candy

Halloween Candy Buyback – 2017

Why would a pediatric dentist in Flower Mound want all of your Halloween candy? Because every pound you bring me is one pound of sugar that a Flower Mound child didn’t eat. Americans, particularly our children, consume vast quantities of candy. The average person consumes 3.4 pounds of extra candy in the aftermath of Halloween, […]

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Back-to-School in Flower Mound

Is it that time of year again already? The students of Flower Mound have had their rest, and now it’s time for them to head back-to-school (much to the rejoicing of parents). The 2017 school year begins on the 28th across the district, and it’s time to get organized for a stress-free start. You might […]

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It’s Almost Jungle Jam Time!

It’s almost time for our 5th Annual Jungle Jam patient celebration event in Flower Mound. Our yearly party is going to be even bigger and better than ever! Last year more than 400 of our patients, families, and friends made it to the party. We had so much fun last year with everyone, and we […]

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Top Ten Toys of 2016

It’s crunch time, so if you’re still looking for great gift ideas for the kids, I’ve got you covered. I reviewed the top selling items, of multiple toy companies and stores, to find the Top Ten Toys of 2016. There’s something for everyone; from intellectual stimulation, all the way to upgraded NERF warfare. Dr. Duffy’s […]

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Halloween Candy

Got Candy? Want Cash? You’re in Luck!

I know it’s odd to think about, but can a dentist really be on-board with trick-or-treating? Absolutely! It’s a fun tradition that our kids look forward to all year! So much so that I’d never suggest kids stop participating for the sake of their dental health! However, my willingness to embrace the trick-or-treating frenzy doesn’t […]

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Fall in Flower Mound

School has officially started and the leaves are changing color, that means fall has come to Flower Mound once again! The new season brings a spectrum of exciting change; including two of our favorite things in Flower Mound. In Texas, Fall is all about football… In the Lone Star state, football is our lifeblood. The […]

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Have Some Fun Before It’s Done

We have reached the final days of summer. Children are already back in school, the trees are starting to turn, and football season is underway. You might feel as if summer flew right by, but we have a few great and fun ideas for some last minute summer fun around Flower Mound before autumn begins. […]

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Sugar’s Secret Sources

As a pediatric dentist in Flower Mound, we know that summer is most every kid’s favorite time of the year. We love summer too, of course, for many of the same reasons. We get to enjoy barbecues, camping trips, pool parties, birthday parties, and great summer holiday parties with our friends and family. What could […]

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Debra Duffy Let Go

A Season of Sacrifice

As we approach the season of Lent, I’ve been thinking about what it would mean to let go of or sacrifice something small for a season. It’s not always about the huge declarations we make. Sometimes a small thing sets in motion a whole new way of living and thinking. Imagine if, for forty days […]

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Merry Christmas to All!

Christmas is here whether we are ready for it or not! It’s the most wonderful time of the year… It’s also pretty busy so, we want to take a moment to wish each of you a very warm and festive Merry Christmas. Holiday Hours Because we will be celebrating with our families, we will be closed from […]

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Debra Duffy DDS Sonicare for Kids

Give the Gift of Clean Teeth

Since we are in the holiday spirit and busy making our Christmas shopping lists, we thought we’d give you a little tip. Everyone Needs a Toothbrush Let’s face it, toothbrushes are necessary even if they are not the most glamorous or exciting gift. The truth is, almost every person on our staff has given a […]

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Debra C. Duffy DDS - Candy Buyback

Got Candy, Want Cash?

Yep, it’s that time of year again where we will give cold, hard cash for all that candy you haul in after all the Halloween festivities have come to a close. This program has been a huge success for 14 years, and we find that it’s a great alternative to the kids being tempted by […]

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Our office was hit hard by water damage from a burst pipe. We're working hard on getting our services back online ASAP. We'll be contacting families next week to schedule appointments.
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