FROM DENTAL HEALTH TO OVERALL HEALTH
WHEN WE THINK of being healthy, how much are we thinking about oral health? Just because we go to our dentists for oral health concerns and physicians…
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Practical tips, dental news and healthy-smile advice from our team in Fresno — new articles added regularly.
5 WEIRD AND FUN MOUTH FACTS
HOW MUCH DO you know about your mouth? Prepare to know a lot more, because we’re about to share a bunch of strange and fascinating mouth trivia. Let’s…
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WHAT CAUSES CANKER SORES?
CANKER SORES CAN be a real pain in the mouth! They might not be very dangerous, but they can make it pretty hard to have a good day. These angry little…
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ORAL HEALTH AND WHAT WE DRINK
WHAT WE DRINK can have a big impact on our oral health, sometimes in ways that seem counterintuitive. We want to take a look at some of the best and…
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WHY OUR SPIT MATTERS
WE DON’T USUALLY think very much about our spit, but it’s one of the biggest unsung heroes of our oral health. Just as a car engine can’t function for…
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PREGNANCY AND ORAL HEALTH
ASIDE FROM THE OBVIOUS, there are all kinds of changes the body goes through during pregnancy. Some of them can even impact teeth and gums, from…
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SPOTLIGHT ON MEN’S ORAL HEALTH
WE SHOULD ALL BE taking good care of our teeth and gums, but did you know that this can mean different things for men than for women? That’s right: one…
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ORAL HEALTH AND EATING DISORDERS
OUR BODIES NEED a wide array of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients in order to function effectively, all the way to the cellular level. Eating enough…
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WHAT ARE TONGUE TIES AND LIP TIES?
BEING “TONGUE-TIED” is a common expression in the English language, but it’s also a real medical condition. Being lip-tied is another, and both are…
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SLEEP APNEA, JAWS, AND GUMS
IN JUST THE UNITED STATES, sleep apnea affects over 18 million adults and up to 20 percent of children who habitually snore. Sleep apnea is a disorder…
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SPOTLIGHT ON WOMEN’S ORAL HEALTH
WHEN YOU THINK of the differences between men and women, oral health concerns probably don’t appear high on the list. In reality, men and women face…
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WHAT MAKES TEETH SENSITIVE?
IF YOU CAN’T REALLY enjoy ice cream because every bite sends a nasty jolt through your teeth, then you know what it’s like to deal with tooth…
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