If you are like many people, you might think of your oral health as separate from your overall health. After all, most dental coverage plans are distinct from health care
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Oral Health Problems: An indicator of overall health problems?
posted: Sep. 27, 2023.
If you are like many people, you might think of your oral health as separate from your overall health. After all, most dental coverage plans are distinct from health care
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Xerostomia: What does that mean anyway?
posted: Sep. 20, 2023.
Does your mouth always feel like it’s dry? If it does you may be suffering from xerostomia. Xerostomia is defined as dry mouth resulting from reduced or absent saliva flow.
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When should a filling be replaced?
posted: Sep. 13, 2023.
There is no substitution for a natural healthy tooth. Dental fillings are intended to replace tooth structure and restore a tooth damaged by decay (a cavity) back to its normal
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What was your favorite part of summer?
posted: Sep. 06, 2023.
It's the end of summer, and fall is just around the corner. Soon the temperatures will cool down, the leaves will start to change, and the doctor and our team
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Labor Day: Our favorite holiday to rest!
posted: Aug. 30, 2023.
Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday each September here in the United States, is a holiday devoted to the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is honoring
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Women's Hormones and Oral Health
posted: Aug. 23, 2023.
At M L King Dental Center, we know that hormones affect a woman's mood, but did you know they can also impact the health of a woman’s mouth? Women are
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Top Reasons People Choose Veneers
posted: Aug. 16, 2023.
Dental veneers are a way to correct and transform your smile by using “contact lens”-thin shells of porcelain or ceramic material and bonding them to the front of your teeth.
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Balancing Act
posted: Aug. 09, 2023.
We’re all trying to find a healthy balance in our lives. Balancing work and home life. Eating a well-balanced diet. Balancing our budgets. Maintaining the right pH balance in our
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The Dog Days of Summer
posted: Aug. 02, 2023.
Here we are in the middle of the hottest time of the year. Yes, it’s the dog days of summer. But, wait—just what are “the dog days of summer,” anyway?
The
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Which toothpaste should I use?
posted: Jul. 26, 2023.
Toothpastes come in many forms and boast different flavors, benefits, and endorsements. All are designed to remove surface bacteria and prevent the buildup of plaque that can cause tooth decay.
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The Hazards of Smokeless Tobacco
posted: Jul. 19, 2023.
Many smokers believe that chewing tobacco is a safer alternative to smoking cigarettes. This simply isn't the case! In fact, smokeless tobacco can cause serious health concerns.
Smokeless tobacco comes in
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Heart Disease and Oral Health
posted: Jul. 12, 2023.
Is there a link between oral health and heart health? This is a question that has been receiving a lot of attention in recent studies. While as yet there is
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Teeth Whitening For a Bright Summer
posted: Jul. 05, 2023.
Summer brings sunshine and warm weather, and many of our patients begin thinking about brightening their smiles this time of year. A whiter smile is one just one visit away
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Happy Fourth of July!
posted: Jun. 28, 2023.
Happy Independence Day from the doctor and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we
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What stinks?
posted: Jun. 21, 2023.
Spilling soda on someone’s white shirt, telling an off-color joke at an inappropriate time, or sneezing chewed food all over the dinner table all pale in comparison to the socially
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Celebrate Your Dad's Smile
posted: Jun. 14, 2023.
Father’s Day is coming up, and, just in case your dad has enough ties, we have some gifting suggestions for you. Here’s a selection of gifts large and small tailored
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