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Health

04 Jun 2020

Summer Oral Health Care

Raul Garcia

Summer has finally arrived, and with it comes fun times spent outdoors in the sunshine! While it’s always beautiful here year round, the summer is special. Kids are out of school, beaches are full of people, and summer sports are in full swing. But summer...

04 Jun 2020

Tobacco Destroys Oral Health

Raul Garcia

General Dentistry, Gum Health, Health, Oral Health

While World No Tobacco Day came and went May 21, the message behind this important global holiday remains. Tobacco-related deaths continue to increase around the planet, and so too do the negative effects of tobacco on our health. From firsthand, secondhand and even thirdhand illnesses,...

04 Jun 2020

Extra Fees at the Dentist?

Raul Garcia

Family Dentistry, General Dentistry, Health

In recent months, we as a nation have grappled with deciding what is considered an essential business versus a non-essential business. While some businesses surprisingly made the cut (liquor stores in some communities were deemed essential), others, just as surprisingly, did not (dental clinics across...

04 Jun 2020

Why Oral Health Matters During Quarantine

Raul Garcia

General Dentistry, Gum Health, Health, Oral Health

While researchers race around the clock to find a cure or develop a vaccine for COVID-19, many around the world are left wondering what they can do to reduce their risk of catching and spreading the deadly illness. While we know that maintaining appropriate distance...

23 May 2020

Brushing Tablets May Help Seniors Who Cannot Brush Teeth

Raul Garcia

Dentures, General, General Dentistry, Gum Health, Health, Oral Health

There’s no question that nursing homes have been hit hard by COVID-19. With an aged population, many of whom have underlying health conditions and live in close quarters, nursing homes have seen the spread of COVID-19 among seniors skyrocket, often disproportionately to the rest of...

23 May 2020

Probiotics and Oral Health

Raul Garcia

General, General Dentistry, Health, Oral Health

In recent years, you may have heard of something called probiotics in the news and on television commercials. These microorganisms are credited with a multitude of health benefits, including digestive benefits that are promoted in some products such as yogurts. But did you know that...

23 May 2020

Protect the Mouth from Medication Side Effects

Raul Garcia

General, Health

As we age, it is common to require medications to help keep our bodies performing at optimal levels. In fact, it is said that 90 percent of people over the age of 65 are taking at least one prescription medication regularly. Whether they’re over-the-counter medicines...

23 May 2020

The Oral Microbiome and Overall Health

Raul Garcia

Gum Health, Health, Oral Health

When it comes to your mouth, there’s some confusing terminology floating around, such as the term "oral microbiome." While it may sound complicated, your oral microbiome is just the colonies of microscopic organisms living in your mouth. Some of them are good bacteria, and some...

23 May 2020

Psoriasis and Oral Health

Raul Garcia

General, Gum Health, Health

You may have heard that your oral health is a gateway to the health of the rest of your body. Truly, when you have oral health problems, your entire body can suffer. That’s because the "oral biome" is often the first stop for good and...

22 May 2020

Plaque-Reducing Toothpaste Could Prevent Inflammation

Raul Garcia

Gum Health, Health

A new study in the American Journal of Medicine is taking the link between inflammation and oral health a step further. Taking into account that the inflammation from oral conditions such as gum disease (periodontitis) can cause or contribute to diseases like Alzheimer’s, heart disease,...

Health

Summer Oral Health Care

Tobacco Destroys Oral Health

Extra Fees at the Dentist?

Why Oral Health Matters During Quarantine

Brushing Tablets May Help Seniors Who Cannot Brush Teeth

Probiotics and Oral Health

Protect the Mouth from Medication Side Effects

The Oral Microbiome and Overall Health

Psoriasis and Oral Health

Plaque-Reducing Toothpaste Could Prevent Inflammation

Corporate Versus Local Dentists

Don’t Let Benefits Run Out

Cosmetic Dentistry: Not Just for Celebrities

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