Spring Into A Better Oral Health Routine
We all know that keeping a regimented oral health routine is important to keep our teeth clean and healthy. We also know that keeping that routine a routine…
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Could dental offices become cancer screening grounds?
Read article: Could dental offices become cancer screening grounds?Advances in cancer detection are undergoing trials in China, and the impact for cancer screening during dental visits could be significant. It turns out that saliva may hold…
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Dealing with pesky canker sores
Read article: Dealing with pesky canker soresCanker sores can be a painful and annoying distraction. We’re happy to help you understand a bit more about how canker sores develop, how they can be treated,…
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Oral bacteria and your health
Read article: Oral bacteria and your healthMost people are conditioned from childhood about the importance of removing bacteria from the mouth by brushing, flossing, and rinsing with mouth wash. We have come to understand…
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Overnight snoring and tooth decay
Read article: Overnight snoring and tooth decayIf you or your partner are known to snore overnight, we’ve got some unfortunate news: scientists have linked mouth breathing during sleep with increased levels of tooth decay.…
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Even sugar-free drinks can damage teeth, study finds
Read article: Even sugar-free drinks can damage teeth, study findsDentists have been touting the benefits of reducing sugary drinks for decades. But did you know that focusing on sugar content may not be enough? It turns out…
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Tooth decay risk doubles in children exposed to secondhand smoke
Read article: Tooth decay risk doubles in children exposed to secondhand smokeSmoking is bad for your oral health on its own merit, but did you know that smoking can also cause dental problems for the children subjected to your…
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Periodontal disease linked with breast cancer
Read article: Periodontal disease linked with breast cancerPreventing periodontal disease is important in the prevention of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and other illnesses. But new research has now linked periodontal disease to breast…
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Does access to dental insurance prompt better oral healthcare?
Read article: Does access to dental insurance prompt better oral healthcare?Particularly during campaign season, we often hear about the cost of healthcare, access to healthcare, and how dental care fits into these issues. Candidate Bernie Sanders, for example,…
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Been a while since your last cleaning? Here’s what to expect.
Read article: Been a while since your last cleaning? Here’s what to expect.Even if it has been years since your last regular dental cleaning, we want to reassure you that an oral cleaning is a simple, pain-free procedure designed to keep…
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What your tooth pain is REALLY saying
Read article: What your tooth pain is REALLY sayingDid you know that there are pain meridians located throughout the body? These meridians mean that problems in one location can be manifested by pain in an entirely…
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Gingivitis prevention tips
Read article: Gingivitis prevention tipsAre your gums red? Swollen? Do they feel tender to the touch? Are your gums receding from some of your teeth? Do they occasionally bleed when you brush?…
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