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Everyone should read this!! I think this is just the tip of the iceberg!! Dr. Gina Marcus Can’t ever find the time to take care of your teeth? About half of Americans don’t floss daily, and one in five don’t brush twice daily — so you’re not alone. But you may want to reconsider. “Taking care of …

As the relationship between the mouth and the rest of the body becomes clearer, dental professionals, doctors, and patients will need to rethink the term “oral health”. The fields of dentistry and medicine have traditionally been worlds apart.  In light of the growing evidence pointing to links between oral and whole body health, this separation …

The difference between saving or losing a knocked out tooth is what you do in the first 30 minutes. It’s a Knock Out! Hold the tooth by the crown (NOT the root) and rinse off the root in water.  Do NOT remove any attached tissue.  Gently place and hold the tooth back in the socket.  …

10 Easy steps to keeping your breath fresh 1.  The basics – Practice good oral hygiene.  This includes brushing after meals, flossing once a day, having regular professional cleanings with your dental hygienist or professional to remove the cavity causing and gum disease causing bacteria that stick to areas of tartar and plaque accumulation areas.  …

10.  They come in all different colors 9.  Smart Athletes wear them in EVERY sport 8.  They prevent injuries that can send you to the emergency room and keep you from finishing the game 7.  They are cheaper than restoring a damaged tooth 6.  They prevent cuts and scarring to your lips and tongue 5.  …

It’s a hot topic of conversation between patients and their dentist.  I have been asked this question time and time again!  There are risks of benefits for each and every decision we make.  In this case, there is bad news along with the good. Saliva helps us to “self-cleanse”, or wash away food and debris …