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Diabetes and Oral Health Connection

Your oral health is a window into your overall well-being, and recent research has shed light on a compelling connection between diabetes and oral health. Diabetes, a chronic condition that affects the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar, can exert a profound influence on oral health, and conversely, oral health can impact diabetes management. Let’s […]

Don’t Let the Holidays Wreak Havoc on Your Teeth!

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Getting through the holidays without smashing a few molasses cookies or several pieces of pie. And then there are the peppermint barks, candy canes, caramel popcorn – the holidays are sweet in a lot of ways. But all that sugar can destroy your teeth if you let it. The holidays are a great time to […]

Is There a Possible Link Between Dementia and Your Oral Health?

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While it may appear that the simple act of brushing and flossing your teeth is primarily aimed at maintaining fresh breath and a bright smile, it plays a smaller role in a much larger health equation. Your oral hygiene is intricately connected to various potential health issues, including diabetes and heart disease. Often contributed to […]

5 Fun Tips for Teaching Kids to Brush Their Teeth

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If you have kids, then you are probably aware that most of the time it is their world and you are just living in it. And you also know that – apart from afternoon nap time – morning routine and bedtime routine are the most chaotic parts of the day. But routines are important for […]

The Link Between Sleep Apnea and Oral Health

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Sleep apnea is a common and potentially serious sleep disorder that is characterized by repeated pauses in breathing during sleep. While it’s estimated that well over 20 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, most of them likely don’t know, as it can manifest across a spectrum of mild to severe. Sleep apnea can have a […]

Everything You Need to Know About Bruxism & Jaw Clenching

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Life is stressful – everyone clenches their jaw or grinds their teeth occasionally. Whether during the day or at night, it’s a subconscious physical expression of stress and anxiety. If it’s just every so often that you grind your teeth, it’s no big deal. But if it’s a daily, nightly or all-the-time thing, you’re going […]

Which Foods Should You Avoid this Holiday Season?

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Everyone loves to indulge during the Holidays. After gifts, seasonal winter dishes are people’s most favorite part of the whole ordeal. However, all those rich, indulgent foods can wreak havoc on the health of your mouth. They have the potential to hurt your teeth in a way that lasts well past the Holidays. Worth it? […]

Forensic Dental Anthropology: Did the Ancients Take Care of Their Teeth?

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Are our teeth and gums better than those of people who lived 5000 years ago? Believe it or not, the answer to this question is not an unequivocal “Yes, of course”; it’s actually more like “Well, in some ways, yes, and in other ways, no”. There’s a lot that goes on with regards to oral […]

The Delicate Dance of Dental Insurance and Oral Surgery Explained

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So, we all know that dental insurance covers our bi-yearly dental cleanings and exams; a general rule of thumb with all types of health insurance is that preventative care is almost always covered completely, maybe minus a copay or two. Many plans include yearly oral x-rays in this coverage. But after cleanings and exams, things […]

Reasons You Might Need a Tooth Extraction

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The teeth that come in after you lose all your milk teeth – your adult teeth – are meant to last you through your decades of adulthood. But lifestyle choices, accidents, disease – these can all affect how “permanent” your permanent teeth actually are. Getting your wisdom teeth taken out is one time where, yeah, […]