When it comes to children’s oral health, most of the attention goes to cavities and cavity prevention. And with good reason: tooth decay is a serious childhood disease and, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), affects approximately 42% of U.S. children between the ages of 2 and 11. Unfortunately, the conditions that place […]
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If you do battle with major dirt, stains, and muck, you know that intense cleaning power is an absolute must-have. It turns out that your teeth and your car have more in common than you might think, says Dr. Brad Greenfield of Lake Orion Dentistry. […]
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March 10 through 16 is Brain Awareness Week, a worldwide crusade to raise public knowledge of the importance of brain research and neuroscience. The brain is the most complex and mysterious part of the human body, so it is tempting to leave brain health to the experts and to focus your wellness efforts on more […]
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There’s nothing sexy about gum disease. It can cause chronic bad breath, result in permanent tooth loss and, as current research suggests, lead to an increased risk of other systemic diseases, like arthritis, diabetes, and some cardiovascular diseases. Conventional treatments for gum disease, like surgery and antibiotic therapy, have serious drawbacks but advances in dental […]
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Learn why ignoring the signs of gum disease is always a bad idea with a few interesting facts about the destructive dental infection. […]
