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Apr. 25, 2022
Root canal treatment: What is a root canal and why is it done?
Dental Health
Root canals are a dental procedure that treats infection in teeth. Without root canals, serious infections can occur. Find out what to expect during the procedure.
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May 7, 2019
You Control Your Age | Living a Healthy and Active Lifestyle
Healthy Living
If you’re living a healthy and active lifestyle, it’s likely you feel much younger than your actual age. If that doesn’t sound like you, it’s possible you’re not in control of your age. Learn more about how oral and overall health helps you control your age.
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Jan. 9, 2018
Silver Diamine Fluoride and the Future of Kids' Cavities
Dental Health
Silver diamine fluoride has been proven to help take out cavities for young children. Learn more about this recent development in the dental scene.
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Sep. 9, 2014
Feel the Need: The Need to Prevent Gum Disease
Dental Health
If you don't already feel the need to prevent gum disease, we're here to tell you why you should.
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May 29, 2014
Women & Tobacco: It's A Dangerous Habit
Healthy Living
Once perceived as luxurious by some of the earliest celebrities, tobacco has fallen from grace and is now proven to be dangerous, especially for your mouth.
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Mar. 25, 2014
Pre-Diabetes Puts Your Dental Health At Risk
Dental Health
As of recent research, it is known that gum diseases have a chance to lead into type-2 diabetes. Luckily though, that chain can be prevented with daily habits!
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Mar. 11, 2014
Life Stages of Oral Health: The Golden Years
Dental Health
As the years stack on, your daily habits to maintain your good dental care may not have changed much, but new problems may arise. Learn more here.
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Nov. 7, 2013
Dental Care and Diabetes
Dental Health
Diabetes and poor oral health can go hand-in-hand together to make caring for yourself difficult. Discover some useful tips for keeping your body healthy.
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Jun. 18, 2013
Periodontal Maintenance – What Does It Mean for You?
Dental Health
Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects gum tissue and the bone supporting the teeth. If untreated, it can lead to tooth loss.
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Jun. 13, 2013
Dental Health of Older Adults Infographic
Dental Health
Learn what impacts a natural, healthy smile as we age, and see how Iowa stacks up when it comes to the dental health of older adults. See how Iowa stacks up when it comes to the dental health of older adults.
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Jan. 15, 2013
Watch your Weight
Healthy Living
As food gets “faster” and waistlines get wider, the risk for type 2 diabetes continues to grow. Read to learn more about how your dentist might be able to help.
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Jul. 31, 2012
Eighty Percent of Americans Have Gum Disease, Oh My!
Dental Health
Despite being almost entirely preventable by day-to-day habits, gum disease plagues over 80% of American adults. In short, take better care of your mouths!
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Jul. 10, 2012
Gum Disease and Your Overall Health
Dental Health
There is a fine line between association and causation, and this becomes especially important for the relationship between gum disease and your body's condition.