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Early Detection is Key to Treating Oral Cancer
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 12, 2021.
Every hour of every day, someone in North America dies of oral cancer, the sixth most common diagnosed form of the disease. The five-year survival rate is only 50 percent,
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October is National Dental Hygiene Month: A simple oral health routine for your busy lifestyle
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 05, 2021.
Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around
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The Evolution of the Toothbrush
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 28, 2021.
Oral hygiene has always been an important part of maintaining overall health. For thousands of years, humans have found ways to keep their teeth and mouths clean. According to the
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Can I use mouthwash instead of flossing?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 21, 2021.
While mouthwash goes a long way in improving your oral care, it is not a substitute for flossing. Mouthwashes and flossing provide different benefits that you should understand.
Mouthwash Benefits
Mouthwash comes
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Educational and Entertaining Enamel Experiments
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 14, 2021.
Let’s talk about the science of our teeth for a moment. Our enamel has a very high mineral content, making it extremely strong. In fact, enamel just happens to be
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September is National Gum Care Month!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 07, 2021.
Can you believe it's already September? At Foothill Family Dental Group, we know that gingivitis, the early stage of periodontal disease, can be difficult to recognize. Many people don’t recognize
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Celebrate Labor Day by Getting Away
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 31, 2021.
Labor Day honors the contributions that workers have made to this country, and for many Americans, the holiday is a great time to relax at home with family and friends.
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Adults Can Get Cavities, Too
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 24, 2021.
There are some things we just don’t miss about being a kid. Getting grounded? A thing of the past. Curfew? Not happening. Confiscating our cell phones? As if. Cavities? While
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Weighing the Facts about DIY Scaling
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 17, 2021.
The dental section of your local drugstore or favorite online site offers more dental tools for home care than ever before. Little angled mirrors. Tongue scrapers. Gum stimulators. Interproximal brushes.
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Does Your Filling Need Replacing?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 10, 2021.
No matter how wonderfully something works for us, there comes a day when a replacement might be necessary. This holds true whether it’s the latest and greatest smart phone, or
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Hot Day? Three Drinks to Leave Home When You’re Packing the Cooler
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 03, 2021.
Whew! It’s a hot one! And whenever the temperature soars, you need to stay hydrated, especially when you’re outside or exercising. But all cold drinks aren’t equal when it comes
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Periodontal Health during Pregnancy
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 27, 2021.
Congratulations! Your pregnancy is a time of joy and excitement—and a time to take special care of yourself. You’ve discovered that pregnancy brings many physical changes, but it may still
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Could a Night Guard Be the Answer to Your Dreams?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 20, 2021.
Have you been having trouble getting a good night’s rest?
Sometimes the reason for a poor night’s sleep is obvious. A midnight horror movie. A bedtime espresso. That anchovy and pineapple
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Troubles with Cementum? Prevent ‘Em!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 13, 2021.
Our teeth are a lot more complicated than they look. Beneath that shiny white surface is an entire system of different cell tissues working together to keep each tooth vital
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Summer Sports and Mouthguards
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 06, 2021.
School’s out and you’ve emptied your gym locker until next fall. But while you’re stowing away the football gear, the basketball warm-ups, the field hockey sticks, and all the other
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Fun Facts for the Fourth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 29, 2021.
The Fourth of July is a great time to get together with friends and family members for BBQ, games, fireworks, and other celebrations in honor of our country’s independence. While
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