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A new study conducted by researchers from the Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, CT, indicates that patients who have a genetic proclivity towards poor oral health are also more likely to have poor brain health. However, the study's findings haven’t provided specif...
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It can't be overstated how important it is for children to receive quality dental care regularly. Ideally, your little ones should see a qualified pediatric dentist at least twice yearly. However, when children are scared of going to the dentist, taking them regularly can f...
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While most people associate dentists with teeth cleanings and fillings, their jobs entail much more than that. There are certain signs to look out for that indicate one may need to see the dentist. Ignoring these telltale signs can be costly to patients in the long run. Pain and ...
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One of the most common concerns of CCCRD patients is bad breath, also known as malodor or halitosis. Approximately 25% of people suffer from the condition, which has many social implications affecting confidence and self-esteem. Fortunately, as discussed by RDH Mag, dental probio...
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Aug
Dental implant technology has rapidly evolved since the first successful implant was performed in 1965. That implant lasted 40 years. Today, dental implants are common and designed to last a long time. That is, the implant itself could last as long as a lifetime. In about 50-80% ...
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Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is the product of infections and inflammation in the mouth. While the disease starts in the gums, infection will spread to the bone and the rest of the body. This causes systemic disease and increases the risk of heart attacks, bloo...
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Inflammation is well understood to be a major compromiser of systemic health, but although there have been many natural treatments of inflammation - some going back thousands of years – there is currently an overreliance on NSAIDS. NSAIDs are among the most used medic...
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In a recent cross-sectional population-based study to evaluate the prevalence of self-reported halitosis in the older population segment, strong associations were made between the existence of halitosis and: Age Level of education Access to dental care Number of teeth present T...
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Modern medicine, with its high degree of specialization, could make it seem like your body is subdivided into separately functioning parts independent from each other. In fact, your body is a tightly connected system of biochemical operations that process billions of cellular tra...
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Poor oral health can be a trigger for cardiovascular disease. Logically, a causal link can be established between poor oral hygiene and periodontal disease and then a link between periodontal disease and cardiovascular illness, as well as a host of other serious issues. Periodont...
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Most physical traits are genetic, from the color of your eyes to how tall you are. But is periodontal disease one of these genetic traits that can be passed down from generation to generation, in the same way the color of your hair or your height are? Is periodontal disease...
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Aug
If you're only getting a cleaning or having a cavity filled, you might wonder why we are checking your blood pressure at the dentist. Actually, this check is now a routine procedure and standard of care for many dentists. But why are more and more top dentists doing it? &nbs...
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