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Are Braces Right For Me?
You may need to consider braces if your teeth are crooked or out of alignment. Braces can not only help improve your smile and make your teeth straighter, they can also improve your overall dental health. Untreated orthodontic problems can make it hard to bite and chew and can even interfere with eating. Patients also …
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Pregnancy Gingivitis
Posted on in NewsWomen experience many changes during pregnancy, including changes in their dental health. Many women will experience pregnancy gingivitis, a swelling of the gums, as well as increased sensitivity in their gums. In severe cases of pregnancy gingivitis, an overgrowth on the gum tissue, called a ‘pregnancy tumor’, may occur, most often in the second trimester. …
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Should I be concerned about gum disease?
Posted on in EducationalIt may seem improbable for someone you know to have periodontal (gum) disease. However, the condition is quite common. In fact, the surgeon general reported that 80 percent of the adult population has some form of gum disease, including gingivitis and periodontitis. Combine this with alarming statistics on the effects of gum disease related to …
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