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The Importance of Periodontal Health

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What is Periodontal Health?

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The definition of periodontal is, “relating to or affecting the structures surrounding and supporting the teeth”. Plain and simple, periodontal health is the health status of your gums, bone and supporting ligaments. Some contributing factors that can lead to periodontal disease are:

  • Genetics
  • Changes in hormones (puberty or pregnancy)
  • Poor Nutrition
  • Medication
  • Other systemic diseases (diabetes or heart disease)
  • Stress
  • Habits (tobacco or alcohol use)
  • Poor hygiene home care
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Should I Get Braces? 6 Things You Should Know Before Getting Braces

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If you’ve been considering getting braces, you’re not alone. It is estimated that over 4 million people in the United States wear braces, and 25% of those individuals are adults. If you’d like to improve your bite and straighten your smile, then braces are the right choice for you. However, there are many factors to consider before getting braces, all of which should be taken in to account. Getting braces in Idaho Falls will demand time, commitment, money and may even require you to change your diet among other things.

This article discusses six things you should know before getting braces that will help you throughout the process.

To schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with an orthodontics office in Idaho Falls, contact Randall Orthodontics today.

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Basic Qualities of a Dedicated Dentist

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Article author – Vinh Tran

The mouth is a corridor to the inner self of human being. You are surprised but I ask you to not think otherwise. The general notion about eyes is that it is a window that opens up human soul and heart. But I don’t want to sound like a philosopher and come straight to the topic. Healthy and bright teeth that can chew the hard bones , roasted meat, nuts and can grind all food items well is a bliss. You have to teach your kids as how to brush up morning and evening and then to look after for the dental health. Healthy teeth and gums can safeguard you from multiple diseases. Here I am addressing to general public and specifically to the people who have been suffering from any sort of dental issues. You people need to look for some of the qualities of a best dentist in San Diego; whom you will visit and pay off heavy fee as well for dental treatment. 

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CBD Oil for Alzheimer’s: Research Update for 2019

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Alzheimer’s disease is currently the most commonly developed form of dementia and it currently affects over five million individuals in the United States. It is possibly the worst type of dementia as it affects one’s thinking, memory loss, and also behavior. The negative symptoms of this treacherous disease creep up on you slowly and then progressively worsen as time passes, until you reach the point where you are no longer able to cope with daily life.

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Comparing Ancient and Modern Dentistry

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Comparing Ancient and Modern Dentistry

As time goes on, technology continues to advance. Sometimes this occurs at a slow and steady pace. Other times, there are great leaps forward.

When it comes to the field of dentistry, technology has (thankfully) come a long way. Prior to relatively recent times, this was difficult work and grim work for both the dentist and the patient, something seen as an ugly necessity at best.

In this post, we’ll be discussing some of the old methods of dentistry and how they compare to the advanced dental care from which we benefit in the modern day, but first: Continue reading “Comparing Ancient and Modern Dentistry”

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What to Expect if You’ve Been Referred to an Idaho Falls Orthodontist

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If you’ve been referred to an orthodontist in Idaho Falls on behalf of your regular dentist, it can seem a little intimidating, especially if you’ve never been to the orthodontist before. No matter why you were referred to the orthodontist, be it a gap tooth smile, overbite, under bite, etc., your initial orthodontic consultation will be the same. Continue reading “What to Expect if You’ve Been Referred to an Idaho Falls Orthodontist”

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Orthodontist vs. Dentist and Why You Need Them Both

Orthodontists and dentists are both concerned with the individual oral health of all their patients. However, there are a few differences between the two in the realm of dentistry. Dentistry is a broad medical field that deals with the oral health of people, such as teeth, gums, the jaw and nerves. Within the medical field of dentistry are specialized practitioners called Orthodontists.

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