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Dental care
The Perfect Smile
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have recently discovered the key to a successful smile, and you may find it surprising. Historically, symmetry has often been credited with producing the most beautiful smile, but this new study, published in the PLOS ONE journal, shows that may not be the case. According to a recent article […]
Dental Sedation and Your Child: What You Need to Know
Nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, has been safely used in sedation dentistry for over a century. It can be especially helpful with the treatment of children, who often have a difficult time tolerating most dental procedures. But with all of the sedation-gone-wrong stories in the news, and a general lack of knowledge, it’s understandable why […]
The Link Between Gum Disease and Stoke Risk
Can Gum Disease Cause a Stroke? According to an article from Health.com, adults diagnosed with gum disease could be twice as likely to suffer a stroke than those with healthy gums. While the study isn’t the first to connect brain attacks with gum disease, it further explains the link by demonstration a “dose-response” relationship. “The […]
Laughing Gas 101
When people hear “sedation dentistry,” laughing gas is typically what first comes to mind. Nitrous oxide, its formal name, is commonly used as a mild sedative in many dental procedures. While you can’t see or smell the gas, it is very effective in helping patients relax quickly so that your treatment can be completed easily […]
Dental Discovery: Neanderthals Treated Toothaches
The history of dentistry just got a bit richer. According to a recent article from Science Daily, researchers at the University of Kansas have discovered multiple toothpick grooves and signs of other manipulations on teeth dating back 130,000 years. “As a package, this fits together as a dental problem that the Neanderthal was having and […]
Smile! You May Live Longer
While there may not be an actual “Fountain of Youth” to help you live longer, there are a number of lifestyle choices you can make to help elongate your life. Eat a well-balanced diet, exercise regularly, get enough sleep, manage stress and DO NOT smoke are all choices that you can make to help you live […]
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