We mark special times throughout the year to encourage better oral health, like Dental Hygiene Month, and Children’s Dental Health Month, and even National Root Canal Day! This July 21st is National Junk Food Day, and we couldn’t let it pass without some healthy ideas to help you make the best of this not-so-dentally-healthy day.What…
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As our nation prepares to observe its birthday, we’d like to share some timely dental tips to help make celebrating the Fourth of July more enjoyable for you and healthier for your teeth and gums.HydrateIt might be hot and humid where you’re living, so be sure to keep hydrated in the backyard or along the…
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Today, Dr. Edward Finnigan and Dr. Matthew Vinoski and our team at DeMartin Dental Associates thought we would examine the relationship between osteoporosis and oral health, since 40 million Americans have osteoporosis or are at high risk. Osteoporosis entails less density in bones, so they become easier to fracture. Research suggests a link between osteoporosis…
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Gum disease, also called periodontal disease, is an infection of the gum tissues, and is something seen all too often by Dr. Edward Finnigan and Dr. Matthew Vinoski. Extending from inflammation of the gums (gingivitis) to more serious infections and complications (periodontitis), there is a wide range of gum disease severity. Not only does gum…
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