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March 30, 2023 Procedures0

Dental implants are the preferred restoration treatment by many doctors because of their ability to restore full function and esthetics to a person’s smile. However, dental implants aren’t suitable for everyone. Once you’ve made the decision to get prosthetic teeth, the next step is to find out if you’re a good candidate for dental implants.


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April 12, 2022 Health5

Tooth loss is very common, but you can try to prevent your teeth from falling out. Let’s evaluate whether or not you’re doing everything you can to keep your teeth for as long as possible. Here are the 8 most common causes of tooth loss. 


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December 15, 2021 Health0

Diabetes affects your whole body and oral health, especially your teeth and gums. People with diabetes have a higher chance of getting gum disease and Periodontitis. Periodontal disease can lead to chronic bad breath, difficulty eating, pain and even tooth loss. Diabetes can also slow down healing, so it can interfere with treatment of periodontal disease. The effect is even greater when your blood sugar is not well controlled, making it harder to fight bacterial infections.


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July 22, 2021 Health1

Periodontal disease (gum disease) is an infection that damages the gums. It can deteriorate you jawbone and cause tooth loss. Periodontal disease is generally caused by poor oral hygiene. If left untreated, it can cause serious problems like diabetes, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease and lung disease.


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February 3, 2021 Health1

Tooth loss occurs when a tooth becomes loose and falls out. Tooth loss is normal in kids when the adult teeth start to come in. Losing adult teeth is undesirable. Two of the most common forms of tooth  loss result from an injury or disease.

Over time, your teeth are exposed to foods, drinks and physical conditions that can affect their longevity. There are many ways in which a person can protect and preserve their permanent teeth from loss.


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January 20, 2021 Health2

Making sure your child is properly brushing and flossing can be a challenge, but it’s well worth the effort. The risks of poor oral health aren’t limited to cavities. When plaque is not adequately removed from the gumline, bacterial growth can lead to gum disease, also called periodontal disease.


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October 27, 2020 Health0

Good oral hygiene is important, not only for looks, but for general health as well. Poor oral hygiene can lead to a variety of dental and medical problems such as gum disease, infection, bone loss, heart disease, strokes and more. Following, are ten important reasons to maintain our recommended schedule of dental cleanings.






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