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Diabetes and Oral Health
Last modified: August 5th, 2020
In the United States, an estimated 27 million people have the metabolic disorder known as Type 2 diabetes, and another 86 million are considered pre-diabetic. Type 2 diabetes causes high...
Continue reading ...Discussing Oral Health Puts a Positive Spin on Weight Management
Last modified: August 5th, 2020
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 17 percent of American children are considered obese, a number that has more than tripled since the 1970s. In fact, not...
Continue reading ...Smokeless Tobacco Not as Safe as It Seems
Last modified: August 5th, 2020
According to a recent article in News Medical Life Sciences, researchers in The Republic of the Union of Myanmar have discovered that every patient currently undergoing treatment for oral cancer...
Continue reading ...Winter Oral Health Care Tips
Last modified: August 5th, 2020
It’s that time of year again: The snow tires go back on the car, the snow boots come out of storage, and the snow shovel returns to its spot beside...
Continue reading ...Holiday Dental Tips Worth Smiling About
Last modified: January 14th, 2022
With temperatures starting to drop and holiday invitations popping up on calendars, it’s safe to say the holiday season is upon us once again. But along with the bright lights...
Continue reading ...Got a TMD? It Could Be Making Migraines Worse
Last modified: April 11th, 2024
An estimated 29.5 million Americans suffer from migraine headaches each year. A migraine is categorized as a headache that produces an intense, throbbing pain in one or both sides of...
Continue reading ...The Lengths People Go to for Whiter Teeth
Last modified: August 5th, 2020
Many of us strive for whiter teeth. In fact, in the United States, we spend an estimated $1.4 billion a year on the pursuit of a brighter smile, with the...
Continue reading ...What Is Enamel Hypoplasia?
Last modified: August 5th, 2020
As a parent, you work hard to make sure your kids are well taken care of. From healthy food to regular doctor and dentist visits, you want to make sure...
Continue reading ...Tooth-Related Halloween Costumes to Try This Year
Last modified: August 5th, 2020
Love your teeth? Of course you do! So why not pay tribute to them this Halloween with a fun, tooth-inspired Halloween costume? Why should witches and ghosts have all the...
Continue reading ...Could Squid Ink Lead to Less Painful Dental Exams?
Last modified: August 5th, 2020
If you’ve ever had your gum pockets measured at a dental exam, you know how uncomfortable the procedure can be. Commonly done with an old-fashioned pick, the procedure involves your...
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