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Does flossing hurt your gums?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 24, 2024.
Ideally, it should never hurt when you floss your teeth. But if you haven’t flossed in a long while or don’t do it regularly, you may experience sore or bleeding
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Earth Day
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 17, 2024.
The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He envisioned an Earth Day that would be a kind of environmental teach-in. The first
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Is there really a link between my mouth and heart?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 10, 2024.
Yes, indeed! While brushing, flossing, and regular visits to Irving F. Mason Jr, DMD are all key to maintaining a healthy smile and mouth, the doctor and our team want
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This April, Let’s Celebrate National Facial Protection Month!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 03, 2024.
Poor April. While other months celebrate romance, or giving thanks, or costumes and candy, April has—April Fool’s Day and a tax deadline. We might be forgiven for thinking these two
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Dental X-Ray Safety
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 27, 2024.
It's easy to be skeptical about X-rays whether we speak of a full-body X-ray or a dental X-ray. Radiation is radiation. It's vital to know all the facts before judging
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Socket Preservation
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 20, 2024.
Dental implants are a marvel! They look just like your natural teeth, and, even better, they function just like your natural teeth. So, when you’re planning on a dental implant
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St. Patrick's Day: Celtic pride, green shamrocks, and lucky charms!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 13, 2024.
“St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.” Adrienne Cook
Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must
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March is National Nutrition Month!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 06, 2024.
While you don’t have to wait to start eating right, March is the month the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics asks everyone to pay special attention to what goes into
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What should I do if my child has a toothache?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 28, 2024.
Toothaches in children can be tricky ordeals that cause distress for both the child and the parent. You may feel helpless and frustrated because you cannot pinpoint the location of
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Oh no, not the dentist!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 21, 2024.
If you or your children suffer from dental anxiety, you aren’t alone. According to the Cleveland Clinic, between nine and 15 percent of Americans admit to feeling sufficiently afraid of
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The Origins of Valentine's Day
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 14, 2024.
When we think of Valentine’s Day, we think of cards, flowers, and chocolates. We think of girlfriends celebrating being single together and couples celebrating their relationship. We think of all
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Three Reasons We're Fans of Fluoride
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 07, 2024.
Why all the fuss about fluoride? Your dentist recommends it, your toothpaste is formulated with it, most of our drinking water contains it. Just what is it about this mineral
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How to Subtract Those Added Sugars
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 31, 2024.
Sugars are the simplest carbohydrates, and are found naturally in fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy products. Our bodies require these simple carbs for energy. (Even better, we don’t just get
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Top Ten Ways to Improve Heart Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 24, 2024.
The human heart truly appreciates it when we eat healthy foods, don’t smoke, and exercise regularly. But there’s something else that can improve your heart’s longevity and you may not
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The Effects of Biting Your Nails
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 17, 2024.
Also known as onchophagia, the habit of nail biting is one of the so-called “nervous habits” that can be triggered by stress, excitement, or boredom. Approximately half of all kids
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Does chronic stress impact periodontal health?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 10, 2024.
Many studies over the past several years have focused on this question. Since we will all face stressful situations during our life, it is a good question to ask. This
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