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Taking Care of Your Smile
It’s hard to read anything about dental health without noticing the strong connection between good oral hygiene and overall wellness. More and more people are taking an interest in not only the appearance of their teeth, but the physical condition of their mouth, which is very good news. Cosmetic dentistry has really become all the […]
Avoid the Cold and Flu: Brush Your Teeth
We have officially entered cold and flu season, and most of us are taking extra precautions in order to maintain our health. Washing hands regularly, not sneezing or coughing into your hands, avoiding touching your face, and even getting an annual flu shot are easy steps to steer clear of getting sick in the winter […]
A Resolution Worth Sticking To
Ten days into the New Year, and you could be one of the millions of Americans abandoning their resolutions. The most common ones, quitting smoking, losing weight, and getting more exercise, can be challenging to make part of your everyday routine. But there is another resolution that has multiple health benefits and could even save […]
Can Candy Fight Cavities?
***UPDATED: June 2, 2015*** A recent study found that the natural chemicals found in licorice roots might assist in the prevention of tooth decay. The chemical compound, trans-chalcone, blocks the action of a key enzyme, Sortase A, which enables bacteria to thrive in oral cavities. The bacteria, Streptoccocus mutans, is know to metabolize sugar from […]
Dentists on the Front Line of Health Care
***UPDATED: March 10, 2015*** Nearly 8 million Americans are currently living with diabetes unknowingly, and many more who do know they have the disease, have poor glycemic control. While not everyone visits their dentist annually, they are more likely to do so over visiting a primary care provider, giving dentists a unique opportunity to screen […]
Floss Your Teeth for a Beautiful Face
Everyone knows that you’re supposed to floss your teeth daily, but few of us actually do. Instead, we feel guilty at our semi-annual dental visit when the hygienist scolds us for allowing gum disease causing plaque to grow between our teeth. We pledge to floss more often, and do over the next week or so […]
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