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Demystifying Common Dental Procedures: A Guide to Fillings, Root Canals, Crowns, Bridges, and Extractions

A lot of people feel confused and overwhelmed when they think of dental procedures, including root canals. Whether it’s the fear of needing the procedure or simply not knowing what it entails, having information about these common dental procedures can … Continue reading

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Do You Need to Replace a Lost Tooth? Insights from a Dentist in Carrollton, Texas

Nobody likes to dwell on tooth loss. However, shocking as it may seem, Americans lose an average of 12 teeth (including wisdom teeth) by age 50. And among adults aged 65 to 74, a staggering 26% have lost all their … Continue reading

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TMJ Disorders and Headaches: Your Carrollton Dentist Explains

Are you struggling with persistent headaches and jaw pain? You may be dealing with TMJ disorders, a common issue that your Carrollton dentist can help address. TMJ disorders, or temporomandibular joint disorders, involve complications with the joint that connects your … Continue reading

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Vaping And Gum Disease

Smoking E-cigarettes hasn’t been around for a long time. Because of this fact, there are not a wide variety of long-term studies to choose from for data on the subject. However, two professors of molecular pathobiology, from the NYU College … Continue reading

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How Mouth Bacteria Can Suppress Your Immune System’s Response To Viruses

Mouth health is holistic. And mouth health can certainly affect the entire body. We’ve long known that oral bacteria can be a cause of heart disease. Well, oral bacteria can also slow and hurt your body’s immune system response to … Continue reading

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Microscopic Fungus And Oral Cancer

If you or anyone else has had cancer, you’ve probably been told about the increased risk of fungal infection during treatment. Chemotherapy and cancer medications lower your immune system’s response to various other diseases and infections. Fungal infections are no … Continue reading

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Oral Health And Cognitive Decline

According to the CDC, about 48% of adults aged 20-64 have all of their permanent teeth. That is to say, 52% of adults are missing at least one tooth. At ages 20-39,  66.7 % of adults still have all of … Continue reading

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The Body’s Response To Gingivitis

What is gingivitis? Gingivitis is a milder form of periodontitis, or gum disease. It causes swelling, irritation, and redness in the area of the gums around the teeth, called the gingiva. Untreated, gingivitis can lead to tooth loss and damage … Continue reading

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Why Do We Have Nightmares About Our Teeth?

Of all the dreams and nightmares you may have throughout your lifetime, there are a few just about everyone in the world can relate to. One of the most common repeating dreams the people have which are pleasant involve flight. … Continue reading

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What Oral Health Conditions Can Be Caused By Stress?

How stress can affect your oral health, and how to reduce those symptoms. Stress can have all kinds of negative effects on your body. From headaches to stomachaches to anxiety, stress can cause numerous health problems. Some symptoms of stress … Continue reading

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