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OnTarget Highlight: Preventing and Treating Peri-Implantitis

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Oral hygiene : Research indicates that lack of oral hygiene is strongly associated with peri-implant disease. Oral hygiene : Research indicates that lack of oral hygiene is strongly associated with peri-implant disease. Diagnosing health vs. disease. Regenerative.

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Pediatric periodontal disease: Causes and kinds

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. So when educating children – and adults – about the importance of good oral hygiene, the challenge is to find a new way of providing familiar information. For older children, lack of motivation and perceived benefits have been identified as obstacles to good oral hygiene practices.

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Do Genetics Influence Oral Health?

Brookside Dental

We’ve all heard about growing scientific evidence of the effects our genetic makeup may have on a predisposition for certain diseases such as diabetes or heart disease. Have you inherited a genetic inclination for cavities, periodontal disease, crooked teeth, or oral cancer? But what about dental diseases? Yes and no.

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The Importance of Chewing

Queen of Dental Hygiene

Yesterday’s blog post was all about bottles, the infant suck-swallow motion, the mature swallow. Little did you know, chewing is critical for helping the jaws, bones and faces grow properly and to their full genetic potential. Chewing stimulates the salivary digestive enzymes that baby needs for proper digestion and gut health.

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The three levels of preventive dental care

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. A one-size-fits-all approach won’t address the unique health condition each patient presents with when they walk into your practice. Ideally, primary prevention should begin at a young age to help establish good oral hygiene habits and to make in-office dental care routine. Plaque control.

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Obstructive sleep apnea: What we know and how to treat it

ASDA Blog

Nevertheless, according to the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL), Puerto Rican women have the highest sleep apnea prevalence. Mental health, cardiovascular disorders, metabolic diseases, diabetes, renal diseases and cancer are all associated with OSA. In contrast, Puerto Rican men have the lowest.

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Minimizing the Risks of Gum Recession

North Haven Dentists

A Factor We Can’t Control: Genetics. For an unlucky few, gum recession is caused by genetics. However, there isn’t a gene for automatic gum recession, so even people with genetic risk factors can do a lot to keep their gums healthy and minimize recession. Another cause is oral injury. The same goes for flossing.

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