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When snoring becomes more than just annoying: The dangers of sleep apnea
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 25, 2022.
Sawing wood. That’s what your wife calls it when you wake her up with your snoring. This type of scenario plays out in homes around the world, and couples have
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How do I know if I’m at risk for oral cancer?
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Anonymous
posted: Jan. 18, 2022.
Every year, over 50,000 North Americans are diagnosed with oral or throat cancer, which has a higher death rate than many other common cancers, including cervical cancer, testicular cancer, Hodgkin’s
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Does flossing hurt your gums?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 11, 2022.
Ideally, it should never hurt when you floss your teeth. But if you haven’t flossed in a long while or don’t do it regularly, you may experience sore or bleeding
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Tooth Protection and Winter Sports
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.
Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re
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Smile, the New Year is Almost Here!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 28, 2021.
We’ve been celebrating the new year for a really, really long time. It goes way back, but it started formally in 1582, when Pope George XIII made January 1st the
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How Tooth-Colored Fillings Improve Your Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 21, 2021.
Today’s crowns, veneers, and tooth colored fillings are very natural looking compared to early counterparts. There was a time when dentists placed silver fillings exclusively. This material is still used,
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Water: It’s Not Just for Brushing!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 14, 2021.
We turn on the tap and it comes rushing out. We walk down the hall at work or school and stop at the fountain without even thinking about it. It’s
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‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 07, 2021.
It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no
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What is a water pick and do I need one?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 30, 2021.
Water picks, sometimes called “oral irrigators,” make an excellent addition to your regular home care regimen of brushing and flossing. Especially helpful to those who suffer from periodontal disease and
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Thanksgiving
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 23, 2021.
At Paula Druskins, DDS, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Mount Pleasant, Michigan
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Bright Ideas for Your Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 16, 2021.
Keeping your smile its brightest can be a challenge! The foods you eat, healthy habits, unhealthy habits, and time itself can affect the color of your enamel. Luckily, there are
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Keeping Your Teeth Strong and Healthy
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 09, 2021.
What is the strongest part of our bodies? Do you think it might be our bones, which help us move and protect our brains, hearts and other organs? Or could
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Cold Comfort
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 02, 2021.
The sounds of the season are filling the air—falling leaves rustling along the sidewalk, football cheers, holiday greetings—and the coughs and sneezes of your fellow sufferers. Yes, it’s cold and
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Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 26, 2021.
All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over
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What is biofilm?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 19, 2021.
Biofilm, the protective housing for bacteria, is a hot topic in the medical and dental fields. Routinely taking an antibiotic for a bacterial infection has become more complicated because of
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Caring for Your Cat’s Dental Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 12, 2021.
While you make sure your family is getting the best care possible, with regular dental checkups and cleanings at our Mount Pleasant, Michigan office, there is one family member that
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