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It’s Not Just A Cleaning

You’ve always been told to see your dentist twice a year for a dental hygiene appointment, but are you aware of the importance behind them? Studies have shown that periodontal disease (gum disease) can contribute to the development of heart disease. How? Bacteria from plaque can lead to blood clots and ultimately, heart attacks or…

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National Facial Protection Month

April is National Facial Protection Month according to the American Dental Association (ADA). The goal is for dentists to “team up” with athletes, coaches, and parents in order to alert people about the importance of guarding against dental and facial injuries. Studies have shown that about 4.5 million sports and recreation related injuries will occur…

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The Truth About Sugary Drinks

We all know that candy, cakes, and sodas aren’t the best things in the world to eat, but sometimes you can’t help it – they just taste so good! With the healthy-lifestyle trend that our society has been gravitating towards, sugary items such as sugar-saturated drinks have been gaining a lot of attention. Governments are…