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		<title>What is Periodontitis?</title>
		<link>http://www.richmondsmilecenter.com/blog/2011/12/29/richmond-martin-periodontitis/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JillN123</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Put in its most simple terms, periodontitis is gum disease. The literal meaning of the word &#8216;periodontal&#8217; is straightforward- &#8216;peri&#8217; means &#8216;around&#8217;, and &#8216;dont&#8217; means &#8216;tooth.&#8217; So, periodontal refers to the parts of your mouth that surround your tooth.
The word &#8216;periodontitis&#8217; refers to the diseases that affect these parts of your mouth. These are generally [...]]]></description>
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		<title>No Dental Insurance? You Have Options!</title>
		<link>http://www.richmondsmilecenter.com/blog/2011/11/15/no-dental-insurance-options/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Anyone without dental insurance knows the overwhelming feeling of financial strain that accompanies a toothache or chipped a tooth. How will you afford a crown or root canal? What if you need a dental implant? The good news is that you don&#8217;t have to neglect your tooth and hope it will get better on its [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Acid Reflux Awareness Week</title>
		<link>http://www.richmondsmilecenter.com/blog/2011/11/14/acid-reflux-awareness-week/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JillN123</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You may have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and not even know it, but your dentist will. GERD, also called acid reflux, can slowly destroy your teeth. Next week, November 20-26, is GERD Awareness Week, so now is a good time to recognize the symptoms and understand treatments for acid reflux.
What is GERD?
Acid reflux disease is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Preventing Cavities This Halloween</title>
		<link>http://www.richmondsmilecenter.com/blog/2011/10/28/cavity-prevention/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 21:21:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JillN123</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 24.7 pounds of candy per capita (person) were consumed by Americans last Halloween and the following week.
Here are some of the top Halloween candy and their nutrition facts from 2010:

Candy Corn (serving      size 20 pieces/42.4 g)
Calories 150, Total fat  0 g, Total carbs 38 g
Snickers (serving [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Dental Risks of Oral Piercings</title>
		<link>http://www.richmondsmilecenter.com/blog/2011/08/30/the-dental-risks-of-oral-piercings/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:18:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JillN123</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Would you put fashion over health? People who get tongue and lip piercings have an increased risk of damaging their teeth and gums. Is a fashion statement really worth it?
Infections are more likely to occur in people who have oral piercings. The wound can become infected, and you expose your mouth to additional bacteria from [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Gum Doesn&#8217;t Cure Bad Breath</title>
		<link>http://www.richmondsmilecenter.com/blog/2011/08/24/gum-doesnt-cure-bad-breath/</link>
		<comments>http://www.richmondsmilecenter.com/blog/2011/08/24/gum-doesnt-cure-bad-breath/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:50:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JillN123</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In his book, This Won&#8217;t Hurt a Bit!, Dr. Charles Martin explains several common myths. Among them is this one about bad breath on page 32:
Myth 25: &#8220;If I have bad breath, I&#8217;ll just use chewing gum. That&#8217;ll cure it.&#8221;
No, this is not true. If you have chronic bad breath, there are usually two reasons [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Big Problem Dentistry</title>
		<link>http://www.richmondsmilecenter.com/blog/2011/08/01/big-problem-dentistry/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 20:54:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JillN123</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have big dental problems you can be assured that it's going to take big solutions to fix them. ]]></description>
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		<title>The Tweets Tell the Tale</title>
		<link>http://www.richmondsmilecenter.com/blog/2011/06/28/the-tweets-tell-the-tale/</link>
		<comments>http://www.richmondsmilecenter.com/blog/2011/06/28/the-tweets-tell-the-tale/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:37:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JillN123</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There’s no doubt about it: people love social media, and people hate going to the dentist. In fact, going to the dentist ranks higher on the list of fears than snakes, spiders, and flying! Often, people express their anxiety about visiting their dentist for all the world to see through their twitter or facebook pages.
Recently, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Get the Restful Sleep You Need!</title>
		<link>http://www.richmondsmilecenter.com/blog/2011/06/21/get-the-restful-sleep-you-need/</link>
		<comments>http://www.richmondsmilecenter.com/blog/2011/06/21/get-the-restful-sleep-you-need/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:42:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JillN123</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sleep is incredibly important. Without enough restful sleep, you, your spouse and your children can develop physical, psychological and social problems that affect every part of life. Yes, it is that serious.
It is not just snoring and sleep apnea that are issues. Many people have sleep disordered breathing without snoring! Many simply don’t breathe well [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Kimberly&#8217;s Story</title>
		<link>http://www.richmondsmilecenter.com/blog/2011/06/09/kimberlys-story/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 19:38:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JillN123</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Poor dental health affects people for a number of reasons. Sometimes physical injury is to blame, other times disease takes its toll, and many times it&#8217;s simply lack of basic dental care that causes people to have a bad smile.
That was the case with Kimberly. She escaped a rough childhood with her dreams intact, but [...]]]></description>
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