Dental health is a reflection of and related to total health. Many people are surprised to learn this. Because tooth and gum decay can be related to many serious health
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How often should I see my periodontist?
updated: Sep. 14, 2021
Dental health is a reflection of and related to total health. Many people are surprised to learn this. Because tooth and gum decay can be related to many serious health
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A Routine Dental Procedure Saves This MLB Standout's Broken Tooth
updated: Sep. 11, 2021
During this year's baseball spring training, Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton got into a row with a steak dinner—and the beefsteak got the better of it. During his Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
What was your favorite part of summer?
updated: Sep. 07, 2021
It's the end of summer, and fall is just around the corner. Soon the temperatures will cool down, the leaves will start to change, and the doctor and our team
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Gum Recession Can Harm Your Oral Health and Your Smile
updated: Sep. 01, 2021
Your gums don't just attractively frame your teeth—they protect them as well. If they shrink back (recede) from their normal covering, portions of the teeth could become exposed to Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Happy Labor Day!
updated: Aug. 31, 2021
Labor Day is upon us, and that means the non-official end to summer. Before the kids head back to school and temperatures start to cool down, this is your last
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Heart Disease and Oral Health
updated: Aug. 24, 2021
According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, more than 200 million Americans suffer from some degree of inflammation of the gums. Over the past decade, researchers have
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Your 'Toothache' Might Actually be Unrelated to Your Teeth
updated: Aug. 22, 2021
When you see your dentist about mouth pain, you expect to hear that it's a decayed or fractured tooth, or maybe a gum infection. But you might be surprised Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dentin Tooth Sensitivity Treatments
updated: Aug. 17, 2021
Dentine hypersensitivity can be described as a sharp and sudden pain caused by cold food and beverages. It’s present in more than half the population and result from receding gums
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Smokers Are More Susceptible to Harmful Gum Disease. Here's Why
updated: Aug. 12, 2021
Along with tooth decay, periodontal (gum) disease is a primary enemy of oral health. If not caught and treated, a gum infection could spread and eventually cause tooth loss. But Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Navigating the World of Dental Insurance Terminology
updated: Aug. 10, 2021
Unless you work for an insurance company, you probably do not spend a lot of your time studying all the terminology that dental insurance companies use to describe the treatments
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Four Good Reasons to Visit Your Periodontist
updated: Aug. 03, 2021
For most of our oral health care needs, our family dentist is the perfect person to see. Examinations, cleanings, treating cavities, restorations such as fillings and crowns, preventive care—you’ve probably
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Mike Tyson: The Prizefighter Prizes His Unique Smile
updated: Aug. 02, 2021
Mike Tyson made a splash when he faced off against sharks during the Discovery Channel's Shark Week 2020. But there's bigger news for fans of the former undisputed world Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Just What Is Plaque?
updated: Jul. 27, 2021
From the time you were small, you’ve been warned about the dangers of plaque. Why? Because:
It’s an unappealing film that sticks to your teeth
It causes cavities
It causes gum disease
And really,
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What We Can Learn From Those With Chronic Jaw Pain and Discomfort
updated: Jul. 23, 2021
Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) is an umbrella term for a number of chronic jaw problems. These conditions cause recurring pain for 10 to 30 million Americans, especially women of Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Women’s Medications and Dry Mouth
updated: Jul. 20, 2021
Women using medication to treat a variety of medical conditions are often unaware of the potential side effects. One common side effect of medications such as blood pressure medication, birth
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Treating Gum Disease with Antibiotics
updated: Jul. 13, 2021
Why does gum disease develop? Our mouths are home to bacteria, which form a film called plaque. Plaque sticks to the surfaces of our teeth, at the gumline, and can
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