For decades, doctors have been talking about the potential connection between heart health and oral health. And it appears that heart disease and poor oral health do have a relationship. But how? The biggest reason is inflammation. When you don’t care for your mouth and teeth properly, you’re setting yourself up for sore, swollen gums. […]
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Do your tongue and the roof of your mouth feel exceptionally dry? Does it seem to be a chronic issue? You could be suffering from dry mouth, which is caused when the salivary glands interfere with sufficient saliva production. Besides being uncomfortable, dry mouth can be dangerous to your health. That’s because saliva helps prevent
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Known as endodontic therapy, a root canal is the removal of a nerve from the tooth. Each of your teeth has a nerve that goes through the tooth and attaches to the gum, basically acting as the life source of the tooth. When this nerve gets infected or exposed, it can cause extreme pain. A
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It’s the sentence we all dread: “You have a cavity.” And you know what that means – you’re going to get a filling. This may conjure up images of years past when the only option for filling a cavity was the metal variety, which tends to be, well, unattractive. Good news – composite fillings are
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When you have braces, brushing your teeth can seem like a daunting task. It can be difficult to navigate all those nooks and crannies with a mouth full or wire and brackets. But brushing with braces doesn’t have to feel impossible. In fact, if you follow these helpful steps, you’ll be on the road to
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Nothing can ostracize you quicker than bad breath. It can be embarrassing for you and downright uncomfortable for those around you. If you have bad breath, what you eat and drink may be to blame. Here is a list of some of the biggest food culprits out there when it comes to bad breath. Coffee
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Who doesn’t want whiter teeth? After all, it’s one of the best parts of a healthy looking smile. There are a myriad of products on the market today that promise whiter teeth. That’s because teeth whitening is a proven way to refresh the way you look and make you more self-confident. Still, there are many
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Teeth grinding is not uncommon. What is interesting about this habit is that most people who do it are not aware of it. This is because grinding, called bruxism, is going on when we least expect it: when we sleep. If you grind or clench your jaw, you are at risk for noticeable discomfort, and
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Ringing in the New Year is something most of us look forward to, even if we don’t’ do our celebrating at the stroke of midnight. Each new year gives us exciting new prospects. You may refer to them as resolutions. If one of the aspects of your life that you want to focus on this
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When people talk about bonding at this time of year, it’s usually related to the type that revolves around the Thanksgiving dinner table or the tinseled tree. Or, it’s the kids watching the James Bond Marathon on TBS during break. But at the Drs. of Smiles, while we’re all for family bonding, we’re more enamored
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