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Conservative Dentistry: Why Less Is More in Tooth Repair

Sep 30, 2022 09:30AM ● By Linda Sechrist

Determining whether conservative, biological or biomimetic dentistry is the best option for both our teeth and the rest of our bodies.

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Practice Good Dental Care to Lower Heart and Cognitive Risks

Mar 31, 2022 09:30AM

A whopping 47 percent of U.S. adults over 30 have periodontal disease, and the consequences can be severe for their physical and mental health.

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Government Updates Risks of Amalgam Fillings

Jan 29, 2021 09:30AM

In updated guidelines, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that dental amalgam fillings may cause health problems for some high-risk groups because of mercury vapor leaks.

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A Dentist’s Obligation to Treat Sleep Disorders

Mar 01, 2020 11:53AM ● By Amparo David

Dentistry is turning its focus far beyond the mouth alone. With innovative minds and impressive new technology comes more focus to one’s overall health, and the first fundamental of health is proper sleep.

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Acupuncture Soothes Dental Anxiety: Natural Solution to Ease Worry

Sep 28, 2018 11:59AM

Acupuncture can significantly ease the dizziness, nausea and breathing difficulties that can affect some dental patients.

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Ozone Averts Tooth and Gum Infections: Alternative Therapy to Improve Oral Health

Apr 29, 2016 11:01AM

European dentists have found that oxonated water, gas and oils slow the growth of tooth and gum infections and help treat sinus infections, oral herpes and TMJ dysfunctions.

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Your Mouth Tells a Story: Functional Dentistry Connects Oral Health to Sleep Apnea and Heart Disease

Jan 29, 2016 11:06AM ● By Linda Sechrist

A whole-body approach to dentistry goes beyond treating tooth decay to exploring the links between oral bacteria, jaw musculature and diseases such as hypertension and dementia.

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