Pregnancy and Oral Health
Wednesday, den 10. September 2008Gum disease and gingivitis can often accompany pregnancy. Many times, extra measures must be taken to ensure oral health. It is especially important to maintain good oral health during pregnancy because gum disease can cause low birth weight babies and pre-term births. Sometimes, your hygienist may find it necessary to see you more often for [...]
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Oral Cancer
Wednesday, den 6. August 2008Molly, our hygienist, volunteers at various organizations doing oral cancer screenings. Most people do not know that each time you visit our office, Molly does and oral cancer exam to protect your health. Oral cancer is a serious disease and affects so many people. Some numbers:
30,000 Americans diagnosed with oral cancer [...]
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Not Just a Cleaning
Tuesday, den 17. June 2008It’s Just A Cleaning—Or is it?
Did you know that gum disease can cause systemic problems such as low birth weight babies, heart attacks and stroke? Gum disease has also been linked to pancreatic cancer. In fact, flossing and regular dental exams as well as your regular recommended hygiene visit with Molly can add an average [...]
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