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It’s that time of year again! Halloween is filled with spooky fun and awesome costumes. Whether you’re going trick-or-treating this year, or you’re a parent who plans on sneaking candy from your child’s basket after the long night of October 31st, here are some sweet candy facts to keep your teeth happy and healthy this …
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Building strong bones is important. Lack of attention to your diet and exercise could damage your bones and teeth. Calcium is one of the most essential ingredients to strong bones, but why is it so important? Bones are made of connective tissue and are reinforced by calcium. So, if your calcium intake is high, it …
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Flossing is an important part of your oral hygiene routine. When you don’t floss, plaque is allowed to build up on your teeth and around your gum line, causing tooth decay and gum disease. Tooth brushing, professional cleanings, and flossing have been shown to disrupt and remove plaque. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), …
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Have you ever had a really hot coffee or taken a bite out of ice cream and had an ache and pain in your tooth? If so, you wouldn’t be alone in your discomfort. For most people, this very frustrating and annoying pain comes from tooth sensitivity. “Dentin Hypersensitivity,” or tooth sensitivity, is the pain …
In today’s world, stress is almost a given and is common among a majority of people. Coping with this anxiety can be difficult and can take a toll on your body before you’re able to identify the degree of stress you face. It’s a well-known fact that stress can be detrimental to your mental health, …
From childhood to hitting puberty, getting pregnant, and eventually going through Menopause – a woman’s body is always changing thanks to hormones. But what does this have to do with oral health? As it turns out, a lot! Hormone fluctuations in a woman’s body (estrogen and progesterone) causes more blood flow to the gums, which …
Missing teeth are more than just an inconvenience. Failing to replace a tooth can lead to other health complications that are best avoided. If you need to get a tooth replaced, look no further than Cobblestone Park Family Dental, one of Oklahoma City’s finest family-owned and -operated dental practices. Read on to explore some of …
The link between oral health and overall health is a strong one. Periodontal disease is connected to many other health conditions, including diabetes, heart disease and kidney complications. The better your oral health, the more your body will thank you for it. Read on as Drs. Jennifer and Cory Chambers from Cobblestone Park Family Dental …
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In a healthy mouth, the gum tissue fits snugly around the teeth like a cuff. Gum recession is what happens when the gums wear away or pull away from the teeth. Receding gums expose more tooth structure than normal, and if the recession is left untreated, it can eventually expose a tooth’s root. This can …
Periodontal (gum) disease is a serious threat to the health of the gums and teeth. If left untreated, gum disease can destroy the structures that hold the teeth in place, in turn causing tooth loss. Unfortunately, gum disease is a public health concern, as studies show that over half of all American adults have some …
What Is Periodontal Disease and How Is It Treated? Read More »
