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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Millions of Americans do not have access to dental care, and the effects go far beyond just having tooth problems. Oral health and overall body health are closely linked in what is known as the mouth-body connection. Research and anecdotal evidence have shown that poor dental care can be linked to the following: Heart disease.

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Advances in technology allow your dentist to virtually plan a treatment with dental implants. Using data produced by a CT (computer tomography) scan, the surgeon can analyze the amount of bone available for placing dental implants, and select the size of implant(s) for the specific case being treated. After the planning stage, executing the oral

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What Causes Cavities? Tooth decay is actually an infectious disease caused by a pesky bacterium called Streptococcus mutans. We aren’t born with the bacterium in our mouths; babies get infected with the microbes when their parents kiss them, share utensils, or use their own mouths to clean Baby’s pacifier. The bacterium hangs out in your

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