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Be Good to Your Gums
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Anonymous
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
Author:
Anonymous
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
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Anonymous
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
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Anonymous
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
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Anonymous
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
Author:
Anonymous
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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When snoring becomes more than just annoying: The dangers of sleep apnea
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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?
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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
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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!
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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
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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!
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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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