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Is periodontal disease contagious?
posted: Aug. 03, 2021.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, half of adults age 30 and over suffer from some form of gum disease. Caused by plaque buildup, gum disease is Read more
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Here's Why Gum Disease Could Be Lurking in Your Mouth Even Now
posted: Aug. 02, 2021.
If you think periodontal (gum) disease is something that only happens to the other guy (or gal), you might want to reconsider. Roughly half of adults over age 30—and Read more -
Thirsty? We Have Some Ideas on Tap
posted: Jul. 27, 2021.
No, we don’t mean the latest foamy offering from your favorite microbrewery. When you’re thirsty, one of the best options available is literally at your fingertips—tap water, straight from your Read more
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Focus on These 4 Oral Health Areas While Caring for an Older Family Member
posted: Jul. 23, 2021.
Millions of people are currently caring for an elderly family member. If that describes your family, then you know how overwhelming that responsibility can be at times. A part of Read more -
Persistent Bad Breath? It Could Be Time to Talk to Your Periodontist
posted: Jul. 20, 2021.
Part of presenting our best faces to the world is making sure our smiles are bright and our breath is fresh. Sure, we’ve all been embarrassed by an occasional pungent Read more
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Smoking and Dental Implants
posted: Jul. 13, 2021.
Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to replace a missing tooth with an implant. While an implant will restore the appearance of your smile, you also know that there are many Read more
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Zac Efron's Smile Transformation Could Happen to You
posted: Jul. 12, 2021.
Actor Zac Efron has one of the top smiles in a business known for beautiful smiles. Bursting on the scene in 2006 at age 18 in High School Musical, Read more -
Tell us about your summer!
posted: Jul. 06, 2021.
The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for the doctor and our team to ask our patients about their summer! Whether you visited our nation’s capital, Read more
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Brush or Floss First? Here's What You Need to Know to Decide
posted: Jul. 02, 2021.
If you like conundrums like "Which came first? The chicken or the egg?", then you may enjoy this one: "Which should you do first, brush or floss?" Both of these Read more -
Happy Fourth of July
posted: Jun. 29, 2021.
Every year, Americans all over the world celebrate the birth of the country and its independence on the Fourth of July. There are countless ways that people celebrate and they Read more
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What are dental implants?
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.
Do you have a space where a tooth used to be? Were you born with a missing tooth? Are you getting ready for dentures? You may be a good candidate Read more
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Gum Recession Can Harm Your Oral Health and Your Smile
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.
Your gums don't just attractively frame your teeth—they protect them as well. If they shrink back (recede) from their normal covering, portions of the teeth could become exposed to Read more -
Good Dental Hygiene Impacts Overall General Health
posted: Jun. 15, 2021.
There are many ways in which your oral health has an impact on your overall general health. There are naturally occurring bacteria in the mouth. Some of those bacteria, including Read more
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See Your Dentist ASAP If You Have a Loose Permanent Tooth
posted: Jun. 12, 2021.
Unless you're 6 years old and on speed dial with the Tooth Fairy, a loose tooth isn't a good feeling. It's also a sign something is wrong in your Read more -
Buffalo Bills' Stefon Diggs Knows There's Never a Bad Place to Floss
posted: Jun. 02, 2021.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs wrapped up the NFL regular season in January, setting single-season records in both catches and receiving yards. The Bills handily beat the Miami Read more -
Lasers are Making an Impact in Treating Gum Disease
posted: May 23, 2021.
Periodontal (gum) disease is potentially devastating to your teeth, gums and bone. To fight it we have to remove the substance that causes and sustains the disease from all Read more