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Is there a link between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease?
Researchers and government agencies continue to investigate the possible relationship between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease. Some studies have shown that bacteria in the mouth that are involved in the development of periodontal disease can move into the bloodstream and cause an elevation in C–reactive protein, a marker for inflammation in the blood vessels. These […]
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Tips for Healthy Holiday Teeth
No matter how much you love your dentist, he or she probably doesn’t top the list of people you want to spend quality time with over the holidays. Follow these five tips to steer clear of emergency trips to the dentist’s office this season. Don’t crack nuts with your teeth. Although protein found in nuts […]
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Stay Healthy During Winter Months
Keep your heart healthy with these 7 healthy tips for winter. Enjoy winter seasonal vegetables and fruit. Grapefruit, kiwifruit, mandarins, and oranges are all delicious and in season over winter. Try involving fruit in your breakfast if you’re not already, and add an extra serving of vegetables to each main meal. Broccoli, carrots, and cauliflower […]
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National Diabetes Month
What does that mean for dental health? People who have been diagnosed with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are at risk for increased dental health issues due to blood circulation. Diabetics are at increased risk of periodontal, or gum disease, due to this. Often, diabetics will notice a dry mouth, or increased thirst, […]
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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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