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Wearing Braces While Pregnant

Learn helpful facts about wearing braces while pregnant and discover tips you can benefit from during your orthodontic treatment.

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Does having periodontal disease mean I can’t get braces?

Periodontal disease is an infection of the gums and the bone that support the teeth. A person having periodontitis will more than likely have significant gum recession and tooth mobility. This is the most serious stage of periodontal disease. In severe cases, bone loss can occur and teeth may loosen or even fall out. Whether […]

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Whoopi Goldberg Speaks about Preventing Gum Disease

Popular American talk show, “The View” has tapped into an issue that has generated much buzz in the dental world. One of the four hosts, Whoopi Goldberg, shared a very real experience with the viewers in 2016 about gum disease. “For years and years, I let my mouth go and I am now paying the price,” […]

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Article: If Your Teeth Could Talk

From time to time, the main stream media comes up with a great article about teeth and over-all body health. Another such article was published in the Wall Street Journal last week titled “If Your Teeth Could Talk.” It is another great article about how important your teeth and oral care are to you complete […]

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Teeth and Total Body Health

A recent online article outlines the link between keeping your teeth clean and overall body health. Many may not realize that there are strong links to the bacteria that we have in our mouths and heart disease and diabetes. It is very tempting to compartmentalize the mouth, and assume that cavities, gum disease, and periodontal […]

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