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Tooth Loss Linked to Memory Loss?
Posted on in Educational, NewsThe group of people who are most likely to have tooth loss and therefore wear dentures are older adults. This same group of people are also more likely to have some type of memory loss or Alzheimer’s disease than a younger group. Some wonder: Is there a link between tooth loss and memory loss? Yes, says a …
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What is a cavity?
Posted on in Educational, NewsYou probably know that ache in your tooth, the discomfort when chewing, the pain when drinking something hot or cold. You know something is probably wrong with one of your teeth, but do you really know what a cavity is? What exactly is a cavity, and what needs to be done to fix it? A cavity is …
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Cut Out Dental Visits to Save Money?
Posted on in Educational, NewsIt’s true that money is tight for most people, and many people are looking to cut out unneeded expenses. So, is a dental visit “unneeded”, and should you cut out going to the dentist? No way, unless you would be happy to be toothless! Dental visits are very important! According to many health professionals – not …
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Can a New False Tooth Prevent Tooth Decay?
Posted on in Educational, NewsIf you take care of your teeth and gums as you should, you spend several minutes twice a day brushing and flossing. These minutes help prevent tooth decay… but these minutes add up. What if a new tooth – a false tooth printed by a 3-D printer – could prevent tooth decay all by itself? What if the …
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Teeth Grinding: Causes, Effects and What To Do
If you regularly wake up in the morning with a sore jaw, headache, mouth or tooth pain, or tenseness in your mouth or jaw, you could be grinding your teeth in your sleep. Dentists around the country have reported that between 30 and 50 percent of their patients have problems with unconscious (either while awake, or more …
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The Effects of Sugar on Your Teeth
A school in England made the news recently, and teachers (and dentists!) are cheering. They are happy because the school has banned students from drinking sugary drinks at school. Students’ drink choices are limited to water and milk while on school grounds. So, what’s the big deal with sugary drinks? Everyone will tell you drinking too much …
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