What’s on your personal wish list for the upcoming holidays? Likely you are doing the shopping to find the perfect gift for everyone else. Have you stopped to consider giving yourself the gift of a beautiful smile for the holidays? Good oral health is a gift that will bring joy to you for years to
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At the first Thanksgiving feast, the Pilgrims and American Indians came together after a prosperous harvest brought a generous portion of food to be grateful for. They shared the bounty of their wonderful foods with each other. It’s highly likely that those early pilgrims had only a few teeth or no teeth at all due
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Eating a variety of nutrient-rich foods from all the food groups promotes healthy teeth and gums. A balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, protein foods, calcium-rich foods and whole grains provides essential nutrients for optimum oral health as well as overall health. If your diet is low in the nutrients your body needs, your mouth may
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Some older folks are under the false idea that they will inevitably lose their teeth as they age. Do aging and tooth loss go together? Losing adult teeth is not a foregone conclusion and tooth loss for seniors is far from certain. Proper nutrition, and daily oral care, along with regular dental appointments with Dr.
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High School Seniors! It’s that time of year to schedule taking your senior pictures. These photos are more than casual selfies; they will go down in history in your school yearbook and will be looked at by all your friends and family for years to come. Your smile is the first thing people notice in
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The American Dental Association, cites that taking care of your oral health is more than preventing cavities. Your mouth is the gateway to your body’s overall health and neglecting your teeth can lead to other major diseases. What are the Consequences of Neglecting Your Teeth? Cavities are the most obvious result of neglecting your teeth,
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It is a given that smoking is bad for your health, but did you realize it is a key contributor to dental problems too? According to the American Dental Association (ADA), smoking and tobacco are also major contributors to dental problems. There have been strides made in educating the general public about the dangers of
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If you want a healthy smile and beautiful white teeth, read on! Some of your everyday habits can ruin your chances of accomplishing the common goal of a nice smile. Some of the things you do every day can be harmful to your teeth. Your teeth are an important part of your body and when
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