Mon.Jul 06, 2020

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What Can the Cost Conscious Dentist Do?

Dental Peers

Normally, I like to use my blog to focus on the business of dentistry. I have periodically ventured into ancillary topics, such as mental health, bullying and gender matters. While not business related, I do hope those subjects also generated some discussion and could be used to improve your practice. The economic impact of the pandemic has generated interest in the dental community into the ways they can control some of their expenses.

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A Smile Makeover in One Visit

Gilreath Dental

What would you change about the appearance of your smile? What if you could fix it in just one dental visit? Gilreath Family Dentistry proudly offers same-day smile makeovers for patients who hide their smile due to stains, chips, gaps and other minor imperfections. If you’ve been shy about getting cosmetic dentistry due to the… The post A Smile Makeover in One Visit appeared first on Gilreath Family Dentistry.

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Gum Disease & Risk of Stroke

Creekview Dental

Gum disease is a very common oral health issue. The symptoms include swollen and bleeding gums caused by a bacterial infection. While it may not seem severe, there is an alarming statistic that suggests it may be more serious than previously thought. Studies show that having gum disease doubles your chances of suffering a stroke. . That means that you are twice as likely to have a stroke if you suffer from gum disease.

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Should You Go to the Dentist During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

Friendswood Dental Blog

Are you worried about attending your dental appointment during the COVID-19 pandemic? That’s understandable given that we’re being asked to stay home as much as possible for the time being. Even though it’s impossible to go anyplace with zero chance of becoming sick, the truth is that the dentist is actually a low-risk environment. With all of the new dental safety protocols in Friendswood , you don’t have very much to worry about.

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Gum Disease & Risk of Stroke

Creekview Dental

Gum disease is a very common oral health issue. The symptoms include swollen and bleeding gums caused by a bacterial infection. While it may not seem severe, there is an alarming statistic that suggests it may be more serious than previously thought. Studies show that having gum disease doubles your chances of suffering a stroke. . That means that you are twice as likely to have a stroke if you suffer from gum disease.

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Sleep Apnea May Affect Fasting Glucose

James Block Dentistry

With an estimated 34.2 million Americans suffering from diabetes, there is much research being conducted to learn more about this often debilitating condition. While much of the research focuses on a cure, some emerging studies are examining the connection between diabetes and other comorbid conditions. One of these conditions is sleep apnea. More specifically, researchers are looking into the connection between fasting glucose and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and what researchers are calling “f

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Gum Health

Dentistry Gone Digital

The Best Toothpaste is Fluoride Toothpaste…But Which Type of Fluoride? When I think about what my dental patients really want to know, it’s tips and tricks on how to help prevent cavities. We all want to know what we can do at home that’s fast…and effective…to keep ourselves from spending time and money at the dentist. Truth? Of course! Heck, I’m a dentist of 26 years and guess where I don’t want to spend time?

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Sleep Apnea May Increase Risk of Some Cancers

James Block Dentistry

We already know that sleep apnea can wreak havoc on our sleeping patterns, our alertness during the day, and our mental health. But we are learning more and more each day about how dangerous this sometimes debilitating condition can be. Sleep apnea has been linked to illnesses as serious as diabetes and cancer, and a new study has revealed how closely tied sleep apnea is to cancer.

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