Category Archives: Dentures

What Diabetes Does to Your Mouth, Part 3

Posted on May 2, 2013 by drkanedmd

This is part 3 in a 4-part series from WebMD. Take Care of Your Dentures Loose-fitting or poorly maintained dentures can lead to gum irritation and infections. It’s important to talk to your dentist about any changes in the fit of … Continue reading →

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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Your Teeth, Part 2

Posted on April 2, 2013 by admin

The following is a continuation of an article by Karen Springen at WebMD. No. 3. You can be missing teeth at any age.   Although many people get a tooth, or all 32, pulled, some folks are born missing choppers. The … Continue reading →

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9 Risk Factors for Tooth Loss

Posted on February 26, 2013 by admin

The following information is from WebMD. Avoiding tooth loss may be partly within your control, research suggests. In the Journal of Periodontology, dental experts list nine risk factors for tooth loss due to periodontal disease. Here’s the list: Being older than … Continue reading →

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