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Top 5 Reasons to Choose Dental Implants

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Teeth require extraction usually for one of two reasons; either due to extensive decay or due to bone loss resulting from periodontal disease. Since nearly half of our adult population struggles with periodontal disease, it’s not surprising that nearly 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth. Combined with the fact that about 40 … Read more

The Truth about Methamphetamines and Oral Health

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This month we’re focusing on a difficult subject; drug addiction. Let’s learn more about Methamphetamines and oral health with us! It’s heartbreaking to hear about the rising rates of drug addiction in our country and even worse to hear about a loved one struggling with addiction. As dental professionals, we are trained to look for … Read more

The Mouth to Heart Relationship

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Many people think of hearts and Valentine’s Day when you mention February. In the medical/dental world, we think about American Heart Awareness Month. You’ve heard us say time and again that oral health is linked to overall health. Most individuals treat their mouths separately from the rest of their bodies without realizing that what goes … Read more

Improve your Oral Health in 2019

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Happy New Year! Each year many of us contemplate how we can make the new year better than the last. Many people have health resolutions at the top of their list for improvement. Most recurring resolutions include exercising more, losing weight, eating more healthily, and taking a more active approach to health. It’s great that … Read more