February, 2019

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These identical twins can both be your dentist

Dental Buzz

The novelty of seeing someone’s face repeated on another human creates a positive moment of surprise that will be instantly apparent on your own face. Do you feel genuine happiness when you encounter the miracle of identical twins? Well, maybe there’s a dental practice in your area that will engage that joy, one that […].

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Gum Disease: Get the Facts [Infographic]

Brookside Dental

Gum disease, also known as periodontitis or periodontal disease, is a very common illness among adults. You may wonder, “What is it? What are its causes? And is it preventable?”. When plaque isn’t removed by brushing, flossing, and regular dental visits, it can become a problem. Bacteria in plaque produce toxins that can infect gum tissue, causing redness, irritation, and bleeding.

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Silver Diamine Fluoride for Treatment and Prevention of Adult Root Caries

Central Ohio Periodontics

Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) is a topical solution that contains fluoride and silver that has been mainly used for caries treatment in younger children in other countries. The US Food and Drug Administration approved its use in 2016 as a dentin desensitizing agent. However, practitioners have used SDF as an off-label treatment for caries. A recent systematic review* showed that an annual application of 38% SDF to root surfaces of older adults decreased the incidence and progression of carious

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What is Socket Preservation in Plattsburg?

ADK Perio

Your dentist does everything they can to preserve your natural teeth. Unfortunately, there may come a time when it is in your best interest to have a tooth removed. It is estimated 120 million Americans are missing at least one tooth, which is often the result of extraction. Your dentist may recommend you have a tooth removed from decay or disease. No matter the cause, you will need an effective tooth replacement option.

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Health Tips for Harrisonburg Families

Batchelor-Dentistry

At Batchelor Dentistry, your family’s health is our primary concern — but this focus on your health goes beyond your teeth! We want our patients to understand that, just like your dental hygiene habits make a difference in your whole body health, your overall lifestyle affects the health of your smile, too. It’s a 2-way street! Here in Harrisonburg, there are so many wonderful resources to help families promote healthy habits.

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Blood Pressure Guidelines

Central Ohio Periodontics

The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) released new guidelines in 2017 that lowers the definition of high blood pressure (BP). These guidelines were established to allow for earlier intervention with lifestyle changes and non-pharmaceutical approaches for treatment and prevention. The following are the new blood pressure ranges and categories for the adult: Systolic Diastolic. • Normal less than 120 less than 80. • Elevated 120-129 less than 80. • High BP Sta