Did you know that facial collapse, which causes deep wrinkles around the mouth, are not only due to missing teeth? The sunken wrinkles that occur after losing several teeth are due in part to a loss of vertical jaw height from teeth, however, an underlying symptom of tooth loss can contribute to even more effects

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The feeling of uneasiness that accompanies many people to their dentist’s office is not uncommon. In fact, that uneasiness can often be strong enough to prevent some people from making the trip at all. The rationale behind such trepidation is not entirely sound—if you avoid the dentist for fear of having your teeth worked on,

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Tooth decay affects over 90% of the American population before they reach the age of 60. Cavities are so common that the mention of them rarely produces an ominous feeling. However, the havoc that untreated cavities wreak on your oral health can irreversibly damage more than just one tooth. To help raise awareness of the

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The benefits of exercise in maintaining a good oral health have long-been undisputed. Since children, we are taught that regular physical activity can help control weight, combat and improve certain health conditions, and even brighten your general demeanor. Did you know, however, that regular exercise can also help you maintain a clean and healthy mouth?

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For smokers looking to quit, many consider the using smokeless tobacco such as chew, dip, or snuff. The belief that smokeless tobacco is the lesser of two evils when compared to smoking cigarettes is an unfortunate myth. In fact, researchers have recently suggested that smokeless tobacco has an increased risk of oral cancer over smoking

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Do you feel like your sweet tooth is gone? Do you cringe at the sight of the candy and sweets you used to enjoy as a child and now give to your grandchildren? Has your appetite for dessert disappeared like your appetite for almost everything else? In your senior years, you may be experiencing a

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Cosmetic Dentistry in Fresno, CA My teeth are discolored and yellowed ! Everyday activities like drinking coffee or soft drinks can take a toll on your smile, leaving you with yellowed or stained teeth. Fresno dentists, Dr. Claudia Denes and Dr. Alex Denes, offer professional teeth whitening to brighten your smile. This in-office procedure is

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What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a disorder involving several pauses in breathing and low breathing periods during sleep. Apneas, or periods during which the patient holds his or her breath, can occur for a few seconds to a couple of minutes at a time and up to 30 times in one hour. Many

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Fresno Dentures – How Senior Patients can Address Tooth Loss When you lose most or all of your teeth, you lose more than tooth function, you can also lose your self-esteem. Your smile is an indicator of your personality. Without it, the simple pleasures in life like eating tougher foods, or laughing out loud may

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Over 40? Schedule a Dental Exam With age comes more responsibility for taking care of your health. After 40, women are encouraged to get mammograms and check for breast cancer more frequently. Men over 40 are told to have colon cancer screenings and annual testosterone level checks. Several types of cancers and health conditions become

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