Fort Lauderdale Dentist Journal
Category: Oral Health
Oral Health
November 10, 2020
6 yearsago
What causes tooth stains? Chemical compounds called chromogens give certain foods and drinks their strong colour, and these can stain our teeth. Foods and drinks containing a substance called tannin can also make your teeth much more likely to stain....
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November 10, 2020
6 yearsago
Has wearing a mask during the coronavirus pandemic made you suddenly realize you have bad breath? While you race for a mint, it might help to know the top six reasons why your breath smells bad in the first place...
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October 22, 2020
6 yearsago
COVID-19 has made many people feel like they need to put their basic needs on pause until the world becomes safe again. Unfortunately, we have all had to adjust to a new normal while still making wellness a priority, including...
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October 19, 2020
6 yearsago
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) funds can be used for copayments, deductibles, prescription medications – and dental care. These healthcare benefits do not carry over from year to year, so if you’re trying to figure out how to take advantage of...
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October 7, 2020
6 yearsago
There is something about the spooky, bite-sized Halloween packaging that makes you want to gobble up your favorite Halloween candies by the dozens. While we can’t speak for what this will do to your waistline, we can let you know...
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September 17, 2020
6 yearsago
More and more research is emerging to help us to better understand Covid-19. The dental community and researchers are finding that there may be a connection between gum disease and how well you fare in healing from Covid. (more…)
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September 17, 2020
6 yearsago
Your teeth are AMAZING! Your teeth help you chew and smile, but there are some more fun facts that really make them remarkable. (more…)
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September 17, 2020
6 yearsago
Research in the area of periodontal or gum disease and rheumatoid arthritis in the last 2 years has confirmed long-standing observed associations between the two disease processes. New observations have demonstrated that periodontal disease is present, and severe, early in...
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September 8, 2020
6 yearsago
The mouth is the gateway to the rest of your body. When we have gum disease, whether it’s gingivitis or periodontal disease, the rest of our body is affected by the bacteria in the mouth. (more…)
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September 3, 2020
6 yearsago
In the past, it was customary to remove wisdom teeth as soon as they came into the mouth. Nowadays, my view is different. (more…)
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