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Patient Education

Obesity and Your Dental Health

September 16, 2011

Obesity is considered to be an epidemic in the United States, with an estimated 31 percent of the adult population classified as obese. This epidemic is a significant national health issue, carrying increased risk for certain debilitating diseases and health conditions.
We know that obesity can affect the heart, muscles, and skin. However, with obesity [...]

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Be Honest With Your Dentist

September 15, 2011

Developing an honest, open relationship with your dentist is vital to your whole health. Many patients don’t believe or understand the need to divulge all information, and often feel as it simply isn’t relevant. Here is an excerpt from Dr. Charles Martin’s book, “The Smart Consumer’s Guide to Dentistry,” where he explores and explains just [...]

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Horns, and Tusks, and Teeth…Oh My!

August 12, 2011

Have you ever heard the old saying that a dog’s mouth is cleaner than a human’s? It’s not as true as you might think. Like humans, dogs host a staggering array of bacteria in their mouth. But they’re different kinds of bacteria, and the strains responsible for human cavities and gum disease aren’t among them. [...]

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Keep Your Kids Smiling This Summer With These Tooth-Friendly Tips

August 5, 2011

Ah, summer – your child’s favorite time of year! They’re happy to be out of school and in the pool, but did you know that summer can be the worst time of year for their teeth? Here are a few tips to keep them smiling all summer long.
All kinds of fruit are in season, and [...]

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Your Tongue: Not Just For Talking

August 3, 2011

The average human tongue is far from average. It does more than you might think and plays an important role in talking, eating, tasting, and digesting. You use eight separate muscles to move this amazing organ, giving it flexibility and versatility. It lets you speak, swallow, and spit, and clean between your teeth. The area [...]

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Dental Visits Don’t Have to Be a Headache

July 21, 2011

Many TMJ sufferers have their symptoms relieved by an occlusal equilibration, which treats the slight shifting that might occur after orthodontia is complete.

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Bad Case of Cotton Mouth?

July 6, 2011

Do you feel like your saliva glands have gone into hibernation? Are you constantly reaching for that glass of water to rid yourself of that dry, scratchy feeling in your throat?
Dry mouth, also known as xerostomia , is a condition in which the glands in your mouth don’t produce enough saliva. Nerves, stress, or the [...]

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Myths, Mistakes, and Misunderstandings: Paying for Dental Care

June 27, 2011

Myth: I can save my money if I just put off the dental work.

Putting off dental care can be deadly. Because you suffer no pain at first, some people think they are “getting away with it” or they are “smart enough to know when I really need it.” Bad ideas.
If you are putting off [...]

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Is Smoking More Dangerous Than We Thought?

June 23, 2011

We keep learning more and more about the dangers of smoking. Of course, we already know how dangerous smoking can be. This year alone, 5 million people will die due to smoking-related heart attack, stroke, cancer, or other diseases. And that’s not including an additional 600,000 who will die due to second-hand smoke exposure!
In addition [...]

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Get the Restful Sleep You Need!

June 21, 2011

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 [...]

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