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National Diabetes Month
Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. It can cause blindness, nerve damage, kidney disease, and other health problems if it’s not controlled. One in 10 Americans have diabetes — that’s more than 30 million people. And another 84 million adults in the United States are at […]
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October: Dental Hygiene Month
This month, focus on four routines that can help maintain healthy smiles: brush, floss, rinse and chew. According to MouthHealthy.org, the ADA’s consumer website, the ADA recommends brushing your teeth twice a day, for two minutes, with a soft-bristled brush. The size and shape of the brush should fit the mouth allowing you to reach […]
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Breast Cancer Awareness and Monitoring
Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women. Getting mammograms regularly can lower the risk of dying from breast cancer. The United States Preventive Services Task Force recommends that if you are 50 to 74 years old, be sure to have a screening mammogram every two years. If you […]
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ADA Seal of Approval
Several oral health care products, including floss picks and fluoride rinses, earned the ADA Seal of Acceptance in the second quarter of 2018. The ADA Council on Scientific Affairs’ acceptance of the following items means the products’ manufacturers met clinical and ADA laboratory requirements in addition to ADA and American National Standards Institute-approved dental […]
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Know Your Cholesterol
September is National Cholesterol Education Month, a good time to get your blood cholesterol checked and take steps to lower it if it is high. Take some time to learn about lipid profiles and about food and lifestyle choices that help you reach personal cholesterol goals. More than 102 million American adults (20 years […]
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Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dental treatments receive a lot of media attention and are the only dental treatment anyone ever seems to talk about. They are particularly popular on extreme makeover TV shows where the patient will have tooth whitening and/or a whole mouth full of crowns and veneers. Good dental health can look good too. A good-looking […]
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Why Vaccines are So Important
Vaccination is one of the best ways parents can protect infants, children, and teens from 16 potentially harmful diseases. Vaccine-preventable diseases can be very serious, may require hospitalization, or even be deadly – especially in infants and young children. Immunizations have had an enormous impact on improving the health of children in the United States. […]
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Summer Smarts for Your Teeth
Should you drink lemonade or water on a hot, sunny day? Is chewing ice good or bad for your teeth? While ice may be your best friend on a hot summer’s day, it’s no friend to your teeth. That’s because chewing on hard substances, such as ice, can leave your teeth vulnerable to a dental […]
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Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Suicide is a health issue. In the U.S., suicide is the 10th leading cause of death. Nine out of ten people who die by suicide, have a mental health condition contributing to their death. Mental health treatment can prevent suicides. What leads to suicide? There’s no single cause for suicide. Suicide most often occurs […]
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