The Benefits of Sedation Dentistry
Sedation dentistry is extremely beneficial for individuals who experience anxiety at the thought of visiting the dentist. This type of dental treatment involves the use of oral medications,…
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Effects of Stress on Your Oral Health
Read article: Effects of Stress on Your Oral HealthStress certainly has a negative effect on your physical health, but did you know it can cause you to experience problems with your oral health, too? Take a…
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All about ALFA Thermometry
Read article: All about ALFA ThermometryThe human body is a complex system of organs, tissues and fluids that function independently, yet are interconnected and work in unison – what happens in one part…
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Oral Health -Why are My Gums Bleeding?
Read article: Oral Health -Why are My Gums Bleeding?Seeing a tiny amount of blood in the sink after brushing and flossing may seem completely normal to you, but it isn’t normal. In fact, spitting out small…
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Don’t Overlook the Health of Your Tongue
Read article: Don’t Overlook the Health of Your TongueHave you noticed that you often deal with bad breath even though you’re brushing and flossing diligently each day? If you’re simply brushing and flossing, you’re doing the…
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When Do I Need Dental Implants?
Read article: When Do I Need Dental Implants?If you are missing one or more teeth, dental implants may be able to help you. Dental Implants are a more convenient way to replace missing teeth than…
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Top Benefits of Ozone Therapy
Read article: Top Benefits of Ozone TherapyHolistic dentistry is all about using safe, natural alternatives to help improve your oral health. Instead of relying upon antibiotics and other harmful materials, a holistic dentist will…
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Why Your Smile Needs Vitamin D
Read article: Why Your Smile Needs Vitamin DSadly, approximately half of the adults in the U.S. have some form of periodontal disease and more than 40 percent have a vitamin D deficiency, which increases the…
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How Gum Disease Spreads Throughout Your Body
Read article: How Gum Disease Spreads Throughout Your BodyFor years, dentists have suspected a connection between gum disease (i.e., periodontal disease) and chronic health conditions like heart disease, osteoporosis and diabetes. Today, research is proving that…
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Rheumatoid Arthritis and Oral Health Connection
Read article: Rheumatoid Arthritis and Oral Health ConnectionRheumatoid arthritis (RA) causes systemic inflammation that affects the joints, skin, internal organs and vascular system. In addition, recent research indicates that this autoimmune disease can even affect…
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Preventing Cavities This Halloween
Read article: Preventing Cavities This HalloweenIn a perfect world, you would be able to resist the temptation of all that candy that tends to appear around Halloween. Unfortunately, it is really hard to…
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When to Consider Alfa Thermometry
Read article: When to Consider Alfa ThermometrySmiles by Shields believes that in order to help patients feel better they need to focus not only on improving their oral health but their overall health. In…
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