If you’ve missed a few professional cleanings or haven’t been brushing at home, you may need more than a “regular cleaning,” costing you more time and money. Did you know a routine cleaning is clinically called a prophylaxis, or prophy cleaning?  This is because it’s a preventative measure to reduce your risk of developing periodontal…

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Periodontal disease is rarely found in children and only sometimes found in adolescents. However, children should still learn the importance of keeping their teeth and gums healthy to prevent periodontal disease in the future. Children should brush their teeth twice a day and learn how to floss properly- if children learn how to floss at…

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Diabetic patients are more likely to develop periodontal disease, which in turn can increase blood sugar and diabetic complications. People with diabetes are more likely to have periodontal disease than people without diabetes, probably because people with diabetes are more susceptible to contracting infections. Periodontal disease is often considered a complication of diabetes. Those people…

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COVID-19 is a new disease and we’re still learning how it spreads. The virus is thought to spread when infected people sneeze or cough, and possibly by touching contaminated surfaces. It may also be found in saliva. So when you’re sick and brush your teeth, germs end up on your toothbrush. And if it’s stored…

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Studies find that, on average, despite taking care of their physical health, many athletes have more tooth decay than their peers. Athletes are known for taking excellent care of their bodies so they can perform at the top of their game. However, a published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that of 278…

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All of us are going through a lot of change right now. COVID-19 has disrupted our lives in many ways. While there are a lot of things we can’t do, we can still take care of our health. With dental offices across the country postponing non-emergency dental treatment, it’s more important than ever to keep…

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Sometimes dentists recommend a dose of antibiotic before dental treatment.  Here’s why. You may have a family member or friend mention that they take a dose of antibiotics before dental procedures.  Have you ever wondered why? Everyone has a bacteria in their mouth.  During certain dental procedures, there is a risk of bacteria from the…

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Bad breath isn’t fun for anyone. Here are a few causes and some ideas to keep your breath fresh. Sometimes bad breath is the result of a garlicky dinner or morning coffee but sometimes it’s caused by a chronic condition called halitosis. If you have persistent bad breath that doesn’t go away even after brushing…

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Here are 10 cool dental facts to help you wow your friends and family! You use your teeth to bite, chew, and maybe even engage in some ill-advised package opening. (Tsk, tsk.) Unless a tooth is bothering you, you probably don’t give them a second thought. But there is so much more to your chompers.…

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