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Possible Link between Colorectal Cancer and Oral Health
Posted on in Educational, Food & HealthA microbe known as fusobacteria has been implicated in various forms of periodontal disease. The same microbe has been linked to colorectal cancer, the second-leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. Research has yet to show whether the microbes simply appear together or whether having periodontal diseases could actually be a cause of colorectal cancer. But …
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The Role of Parents in Their Children’s Dental Visits
Dr. Aaron Johnson of the Smile Center in Bismarck, ND wants to make children and their parents have productive visits in a comfortable atmosphere. Children and child-parent relationships differ, so Dr. Johnson will be flexible to work alongside parents to make the dental visit a positive one. It often works best for parents to accompany …
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Is the Emergency Room the Right Place for a Dental Emergency?
Posted on in Educational, NewsAn increase has been seen in emergency room visits for dental conditions. However, emergency rooms are not well equipped to deal with most dental problems. The emergency room physicians can only provide medication for temporary relief from pain and antibiotics for infection. They cannot treat the underlying problems that caused the pain. A follow-up appointment …
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