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How Stress Affects Your Oral Health, Part 1

The following article is from WebMD. Excess stress may give you a headache, a stomachache, or just a feeling of being “on edge.” But too much stress could also be doing a number on your mouth, teeth, gums, and overall … Continue reading

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What to Do If You Get Cavities Under Your Braces

Can you get cavities under your braces? If so, how are those cavities treated? With braces, teeth can decay just as easily as they would without them. Your oral hygiene, including frequent brushing, water picking, fluoride rinses and supplements, and … Continue reading

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The Oral Health-Heart Connection: Periodontal Disease and Heart Disease

The following information is from an article by Brenda Conaway at WebMD. The connection between periodontal disease and heart disease is well established in medical literature. People with periodontal disease are almost twice as likely to have heart disease, according to … Continue reading

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