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The American Dental Association recently held a summit to discuss some of the major problems that face the American public and dental providers.
The summit had a variety of attendees, that included participants from insurances companies, governmental agencies, dental providers, non-profit, and other groups.  One of the major topics of discussion was the lack of access […]

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Researches believe that they may have found a link between gum disease and green tea.  In a study that looked at middle-aged Japanese participants,  it was found that the more green tea an individual drink the less likely they were to have gum disease.
Although the relationship was not an incredibly strong one,  it did exist.  […]

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Right now is a difficult economic time.  Many people are trying to cut corners where they think they can.  Cutting costs is good for some things,  but for your health it is not.
It is being reported that since last year,  many people are cutting out the dentist to save money.  This is extremely flawed logic. […]

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The American diet is deeply flawed when it comes to supporting proper dental health.  More and more teenagers forgo water for high-sugar soft drinks.  Fruit seems to have been replaced by chocolate bars.  Natural sweets are replaced with artificial sweeteners high in sugar, preservatives, and other chemicals that help to speed up tooth decay.
Brushing,  flossing, […]

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One of the easiest ways to protect your child’s smile is to be conscious of the food that they are eating.
It is important to emphasize that reducing the number of sweets is extremely important for oral health.  Sugar speeds up the tooth decay process.  Sugar provides energy to the bacteria that causes tooth decay and […]

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