When we think of sports and dental damage, we naturally think of hockey and football. But when it comes to the actual number of dental injuries suffered each year, vying
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Courting Disaster
posted: May 17, 2022.
When we think of sports and dental damage, we naturally think of hockey and football. But when it comes to the actual number of dental injuries suffered each year, vying
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Five Common Reasons for Emergency Care Visits
posted: May 10, 2022.
A dental emergency can strike anywhere, anytime, and without warning. Perhaps you’re playing a game of touch football on Thanksgiving and your brother-in-law decides to up the ante and tackles
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Celebrate Your Mom’s Smile with These Mother’s Day Gifts
posted: May 03, 2022.
Mother’s Day is around the corner, and if you’re looking for some different gifting ideas for one of the most important people in your life, we have some suggestions for
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Five Reasons for Your Bad Breath
posted: Apr. 26, 2022.
Bad breath, or halitosis, is probably not a matter of life or death. But it can make you feel self-conscious and have a negative impact on your life. The majority
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Make Every Day Earth Day
posted: Apr. 19, 2022.
Earth Day began in 1970 as an event to raise awareness of our environment. What began as a single day in April is now recognized around the world to bring
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The Root of the Matter
posted: Apr. 12, 2022.
A strong, healthy smile is built on a strong, healthy foundation. Let’s take a moment to explore just what creates that foundation—your roots.
The Root of the Matter
The visible part of
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April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
posted: Apr. 05, 2022.
What is oral cancer?
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. If you have been putting off a visit to our Mount Pleasant, Michigan office, now is an excellent time to
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Improve your oral health with xylitol!
posted: Mar. 29, 2022.
Xylitol tastes sweet, but unlike sugar, it is not converted to acid that can cause your teeth to decay. It’s a naturally occurring sweetener found in plants, fruits, and vegetables;
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Four Great Additions to Your Dental-Healthy Diet
posted: Mar. 22, 2022.
Calcium from dairy products for strong bones and teeth? Check. Vitamin C from fruits and vegetables for gum health? Check. Protein from lean meats, eggs, and fish to create, maintain,
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Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day?
posted: Mar. 15, 2022.
Happily for all of us who like to celebrate with friends and family, there’s no need to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day. Every March 17th, many of us
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Be Good to Your Gums
posted: Mar. 08, 2022.
You brush and floss thoroughly twice a day. You have regular checkups. Everything seems fine on the periodontal radar. Sometimes, however, even healthy gums can become sensitive and irritated. Is
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Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
posted: Mar. 01, 2022.
At Paula Druskins, DDS, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. One
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Oral Cancer Facts and Figures
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.
Oral cancer is largely viewed as a disease that affects those over the age of 40, but it can affect all ages, even non-tobacco and alcohol users. Oral cancer can
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Dangers of Thumb Sucking
posted: Feb. 15, 2022.
It’s common for children to suck their thumb at a young age. the doctor and our team want you to understand the potential issues that can surface down the road
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Choose Chocolate on Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 08, 2022.
From a student handing out sweets for her classmates to an older married couple exchanging boxes of candy, Valentine’s Day is the time of year when people like to show
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February is Heart Month
posted: Feb. 01, 2022.
The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been
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