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Gum Disease

Gum Disease Linked to Other Serious Health Risks

More research has surfaced that proves a correlation between and the bacteria in your mouth and other serious health issues such as heart disease. Scientists have shown that the bacteria in your mouth that is fueled by gum disease can travel through your bloodstream and cause inflammation. Inflammation in your bloodstream can lead […]nThe post Gum Disease Linked to Other Serious Health Risks appeared first on .

April 13, 2021

Invisalign

How Invisalign Can Prepare Your Smile For Upcoming Events

Start planning ahead for future events by perfecting your smile. Invisalign is a great option to prepare your smile for future events.

March 10, 2021

Sleep Apnea

Sleep Apnea Increases the Risk of Heart Failure

An estimated 12 million Americans suffer from , many of whom may not even realize it. This sleep disorder causes constant disruptions while you are sleeping that prevent you from getting the rest you need. Sleep apnea disrupts the health of your whole body, including increasing your risk of sudden cardiac death (when the […]nThe post Sleep Apnea Increases the Risk of Heart Failure appeared first on .

February 10, 2021

Snoring

7 Possible Causes of Snoring

If you’re snoring on a nightly, there are a lot of potential causes. Discover the possible cause of your snoring and how to treat it.

January 12, 2021

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Dentures

5 Ways Your Dentures Can Be Better

People with dentures can sometimes get resigned to poor quality of life. Maybe they remember people complaining about dentures in the past and think that’s the way it’s always been with dentures. Maybe they’ve had a couple sets of dentures that were equally bad. Maybe they’ve even been told by a dentist that you just […]nThe post 5 Ways Your Dentures Can Be Better appeared first on .

December 8, 2020

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Dentures

Suffering From Turkey Neck? Consider New Dentures

If you have sagging skin on your neck, known as turkey neck, it might be caused from your low quality dentures. Learn how new dentures can shave years off your appearance.

November 10, 2020

TMJ

The Cause of Your TMJ Can Lead You to the Proper Treatment

Although we often refer to as if it’s a single condition, it’s really an umbrella term that covers many types of related jaw problems, some of which are more easily treated than others. Often, we can trace the cause of your TMJ to the specific type of the condition you have and then […]nThe post The Cause of Your TMJ Can Lead You to the Proper Treatment appeared first on .

October 13, 2020

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General Dentistry

A Secret Cause of Bad Breath

Having an is essential to making a great first impression, but that impression won’t hold up if people can’t stand your breath when they get within conversation distance. You might think you’re doing everything you can to combat bad breath, but if you’re not getting rid of tonsil stones, then you’ve got a […]nThe post A Secret Cause of Bad Breath appeared first on .

September 22, 2020

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General Dentistry

Three Reasons to Floss Before You Brush

The most important form of preventive dentistry is your home hygiene routine. It’s important to get it right, especially now with more people going longer

September 8, 2020

TMJ

What Could Be Causing Your Jaw Pain?

If you are experiencing , you might be tempted to dismiss it. You might think, Doesn’t everybody get little aches and pains sometimes? That may be true, but there are good reasons to pay attention to your jaw pain. There are many potentially serious causes of jaw pain. Here are some that you should […]nThe post What Could Be Causing Your Jaw Pain? appeared first on .

August 24, 2020

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