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What Is a Root Canal? Everything you need to know about getting a root canal

What is a Root Canal? Here's what you need to know... Many patients ask us, “What is a root canal?”, concerned that it is a complicated and dangerous procedure that they may need. Getting a root canal can be daunting, however, it could save your tooth and prevent a lot of pain in the long run. A root canal is basically the process of taking out infected pulp inside the root of a tooth and cleaning the canals to prevent further infection. This infected pulp can be painful and may be caused by gum disease or something as simple as [...]

2018-05-02T15:13:27+00:00Tags: , , , , , , |
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Heart Health and Your Teeth

February is American Heart Month, which is a very important month to recognize. According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Every year, 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease. However – the good news is that making positive, impactful decisions involving your day-to-day health can prevent heart disease. Additionally, it’s important to know about the potential link between gum disease and heart disease. Many health experts attest that healthy gums have various ramifications on a healthy heart, and vice-versa, most notably in the similarities between [...]

2018-09-25T22:22:20+00:00Tags: , , |
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The Effects of Poor Oral Hygiene on your Health

Poor oral hygiene can lead to other problems throughout the body.   Many people see the mouth as a part of the body that is fairly isolated from health problems that may plague our other organs. In fact, it’s probably commonplace to feel that way. We visit the doctor for checkups and any bodily problems we may be having, be they sickness or disease, and we see the dentist for checkups on the state of our teeth and gums. Rarely is there an overlap in appointments. However, as the “gateway” to the rest of our body, our mouths can often [...]

2018-05-02T15:18:40+00:00Tags: , , |
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Fruits and Veggies – More Matters Month

September marks the arrival of “More Matters Month,” a campaign introduced by the Produce for Better Health Foundation – and an opportunity for you and your loved ones to embrace a healthier diet. Produce for Better Health Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is encourage people to eat more fruits and vegetables and improve overall health. Did you know that only one in seven adults eats the recommended amount of fruits every day? That ratio is even worse when it comes to vegetables – just one in ten adults eats the suggested daily amount. Most people know that eating [...]

2018-08-15T20:42:49+00:00Tags: , , , , |
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