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Posted on: Mar 15 2019
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By: editor
The connection between oral cancer and HPV, human papillomavirus, has been a frequent topic in the news recently. HPV is common and is typically spread through sexual contact. The U.S. Center for Disease and Prevention (CDC) reported that 60 to 70 percent of oropharyngeal cancers, which include the soft palate, base of tongue and tonsils, were linked to HPV. Because the immune system usually will fight HPV infections with no noticeable symptoms, most people never know they are infected. There are
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Posted on: Mar 5 2019
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By: editor
Multiple Sclerosis Education and Awareness Month National Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month National Endometriosis Awareness Month National Kidney Month National Nutrition Month National Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month Save Your Vision Month Trisomy Awareness Month World Kidney Day (March 14) World Sleep Day (March 15) National School Breakfast Week (March 4–8) National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (March 10) Patient Safety Awareness Week (March 10–16) National Sleep Awareness Week (March 3–10) Brain Awareness Week (March 11–17) National Poison Prevention Week (March 17–23) National Native American HIV/AIDS Awareness
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Posted on: Feb 20 2019
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By: editor
National Children’s Dental Health Month is meant to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. Why is this type of celebration—and year-round attention to children’s dental health–important? Despite the fact that it’s almost entirely preventable, tooth decay is the most common chronic disease in children. The good news is there are safe and effective preventive measures that can protect teeth. Good oral hygiene practices such as thorough brushing with a fluoride toothpaste can help keep children from getting cavities. In
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Posted on: Jan 22 2019
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By: editor
What’s Involved in Root Canal Repair? The pulp is soft tissue inside your tooth that contains nerves, blood vessels and provides nourishment for your tooth. It can become infected if you have: A deep cavity Repeated dental procedures that disturb this tissue A cracked or fractured tooth Injury to the tooth (even if there’s not a visible crack or chip) If untreated, the tissues around the root of your tooth can become infected. When this happens, you will often feel
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Posted on: Dec 31 2018
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By: viki
If you’ve had a cavity, you’ve likely had a filling or are in need of one. Dealing with cavities involves removing the part of the tooth that has decayed and then filling in that space with a dental filling. Fillings can also be used to fix broken teeth or cracks in teeth. While fillings used to be made from various substances, today there are a few basic types of fillings. Gold When you think of gold fillings, you may think
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Posted on: Dec 15 2018
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By: viki
Cosmetic dentistry is a type of dentistry mainly concerned with looks. That’s not to say that cosmetic dentistry doesn’t include anything practical—dental crowns fall under this umbrella, but they do have practical purposes. But is cosmetic dentistry right for you? Here are a few things to consider. Are You in Pain? If you have any type of pain in your tooth or gums, you need something more than just cosmetic dentistry. You may need a filling, a root canal, an
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Posted on: Nov 29 2018
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By: viki
Oral cancer is one of the types of cancer people don’t often look for. However, it can be just as deadly as other types of cancer, which is why it’s important to talk to your dentist about an oral cancer screening if you suspect something is wrong. The earlier you can seek treatment, the more likely it is you’ll make a full recovery. But what should you look for? Here are some of the early signs of oral cancer. Pain
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Posted on: Nov 15 2018
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By: viki
Are you upset that your teeth aren’t as dazzling white as they once were? Having professional teeth whitening done can restore your smile, but if you don’t change some of your eating and drinking habits, your teeth will become stained once again. Teeth whitening may remove those stains, but it doesn’t stop future staining. That’s why you need to identify what’s causing the discoloration. Once you understand which habits are staining your teeth, you can deal with them. Look at
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Posted on: Oct 31 2018
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By: viki
Gingivitis is a type of gum disease that is actually pretty common. Fortunately, it’s also the mildest form of gum disease, and if you treat it quickly, you can deal with it before anything serious happens. Gingivitis treatment is normally not a major procedure, but it’s always best to avoid dealing with gum disease at all. To do that, you need to know what causes gingivitis so you can do your best to prevent it from happening. Poor Oral Hygiene
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Posted on: Oct 25 2018
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By: editor
I can’t believe it’s almost November, the kids are back to school, the days are getting shorter and the weather’s getting colder. With the end of the year nearing people are starting to think about the end of year, wrapping up treatment and brightening those smiles before the new year. To insure that everyone has the opportunity to get in we may open up some Friday morning throughout the months of November and December so call and check with the
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