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LINKED: Oral Bacteria and Pancreatic Cancer Risk

By: Erica Laceria on 6/6/16 10:00

It has been known for a while that oral health can impact overall health. For example, oral bacteria has been associated with inflammation causing heart disease. What you may be ...

What is Antibiotic Prophylaxis?

By: Candace McAfee on 2/24/16 10:59

At your last visit to the dentist, he or she may have suggested an antibiotic prophylaxis. While that sounds like a complicated term, it simply means receiving antibiotic ...

Can Your Toothbrush Make You Sick?

By: Kate Ranta on 3/3/15 13:00

What You Need to Know to Stay Healthy It's no surprise that toothbrushes carry germs on them since they are used in your mouth, which is home to any sickness or virus that you ...

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Five Tips and Tricks to Keep Your Teeth (and Gums) Clear All Year

By: Erica Laceria on 1/28/15 13:47

It’s a new year, and it’s time for a few new tips and tricks to keep your teeth clean and clear! Many of us don’t take note of the items we consume on a daily basis and how they ...

Mind your Mouth – 5 Mannerisms to Implement into your Daily Lifestyle

By: Erica Laceria on 11/25/14 15:59

It’s not even a second thought for us most of the time – our mouth mannerisms. We go about our day dedicating minimal attention to small habits and hygiene practices that, believe ...

The Gross Truth: Burping Can Damage Your Teeth

By: Alissa Gavrilescu on 8/13/14 13:00

It’s Friday night and you place an order for delicious hot wings. Immediately after your dinner, you find yourself regretting your decision. Acid reflux and heartburn kicks in ...

Root Canal vs. Extraction: 3 Reasons to Choose a Root Canal

By: Deborah Pinnock on 7/13/14 10:30

The” butterfly effect” explains the idea that a small action can cause massive, unexpected results. This phrase, made popular by MIT meteorologist, Edward Lorenz, not only applies ...

Creative Strategies to Improve Oral Health for Kids

By: Kate Ranta on 3/17/14 17:00

Stumped for ways to help your child take better care of their mouth? Here are a few strategies to consider guaranteed to improve oral health:

The Link between Oral Health and Preterm Birth

By: Kate Ranta on 3/17/14 14:41

Staying healthy for you and your baby is, of course, a top priority when you’re pregnant. But, being healthy during pregnancy means more than simply eating the right foods and ...

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Guest Blogger: Improving Self-Confidence with Smile Makeovers

By: Kate Ranta on 3/4/14 9:53

Do you often find yourself avoiding cameras clicking in front of you? Covering your mouth when you talk or laugh while in public? Shying away from dating because you don’t feel ...

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