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New Year, New Smile

As December brings the old year to a close, it’s a great time to set goals for the year to come. This might include a major life change, such as a new job—or even a new romance! If one of these items is on...

4 Things to Know About Diabetes and Gum Health

The American Diabetes Association has declared November National Diabetes Month. If you or a loved one has diabetes, you may already know that diabetes puts you at greater risk for gum disease. Let's look at four...

A Different Kind of "Chip Shot" for Pro Golfer Danielle Kang

While the sport of golf may not look too dangerous from the sidelines, players know it can sometimes lead to mishaps. There are accidents involving golf carts and clubs, painful muscle and back injuries, and even the...

Keep up Regular Dental Care While You're Pregnant

During pregnancy, your body isn’t the only part of your life that changes. Instead of “me,” you’re now thinking about “us”—you and the new person growing inside you. Because of...

Inflammation: the Link Between Gum Disease and Cardiovascular Disease

Cardiovascular disease and periodontal (gum) disease are two different conditions with their own set of symptoms and outcomes. But they do share one common element: inflammation. In fact, this otherwise normal defensive...

How Dental Implants Can Restore Your Missing Teeth

Tooth loss can happen to anyone. Gum disease continues to be one of the leading causes of tooth loss among adults according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), but accidents and trauma can also cause...