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3 Products That Can Get Kids Excited About Brushing

February 27, 2023

Filed under: Uncategorized — lauraphilippsdmd @ 6:24 am

Every parent knows that getting as child to take their oral health seriously can be a tall order. For them, doing something repetitive for two full minutes can feel like an eternity. Many children also struggle with the fine motor skills required to clean their teeth effectively, making the problem even worse.

Thankfully, there are plenty of tools at parents’ disposal that can help them get their kids interested in dental hygiene. Here are a few examples of products parents can use to encourage good oral health habits in their children. 

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Could Bad Teeth Lead to a Bad Heart?

February 4, 2023

Filed under: Uncategorized — lauraphilippsdmd @ 6:11 am
3D Diagram of a heart

According to the National Center for Health Statistics, heart disease is the number one cause of death in America, resulting in 695,547 fatalities in 2021.It may be a good idea for people to seriously consider how best to care for their cardiovascular health.

What many people may not know is that a fair amount of data suggests a strong connection between people’s oral health and cardiovascular disease. In particular, gum disease seems to significantly increase people’s likelihood of having heart problems. If you want to know more about the potential connection between these conditions, here’s a guide that can explain this interesting link.

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