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Brushing and Flossing with Arthritis Pain

April 10, 2020 Shelby Tatomir

Learn the connection between oral health and joint inflammation, plus how to brush and floss with arthritis.

Our mouths need dental care day and night, and it’s important to find a way to make that happen. Brushing and flossing with arthritis in the hands can be painful, but avoiding daily care only leads to more pain. Ignoring oral health leads to gum … [Read more...]

Clinic & Provider Tips, Dental Health, Dental Health for Older Adults

Top 3 Tips for Parents: Get Your Kid’s Braces Off Faster

April 10, 2020 Shelby Tatomir

If you have a child with braces, you may want to know if there are ways to get them off faster. Read this article for tips that can reduce the amount of time your child has to wear braces.

If your child has braces you may be wondering how long they will need to keep them on. The length of time braces will be on usually depends on the problem that is being treated. Most braces are on for one to three years. While years in braces may sound unpleasant, it’s … [Read more...]

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Genetics and Tooth Decay: Are They Related?

March 31, 2020 Shelby Tatomir

https://www.deltadentalnj.com/blog/entry/2019/poor%20dental%20habits%20inherited%20from%20parents

Have you ever heard anyone blame, or give credit to, their parents for their teeth? These researchers had and took a closer look into how genetics impact our dental health. To do so, they studied two identical twins with the same DNA to see if their dental health was also the … [Read more...]

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Dental Care Timeline for Infants and Children

March 24, 2020 Shelby Tatomir

Most pediatric dentists will agree that regular dental care should begin by 1 year of age, with a dental check-up at least twice each year for most children.

Most pediatric dentists will agree that regular dental care should begin by 1 year of age, with a dental check-up at least twice each year for most children. Some children may need check-ups more often. This dental checklist for infants and toddlers is from the … [Read more...]

Dental Benefits, Dental Health, Dental Health for Kids

Oral Health Risks of Vaping

March 17, 2020 Shelby Tatomir

The use of an e-cigarette is often called “vaping,” but “vaping” can also refer to a marijuana vaporizer pen. Learn more about what it is and how it damages both our oral and overall health.

Vaping is a popular term for smoking an e-cigarette or vaporizing marijuana. According to the CDC, the liquid used in vapes “can contain nicotine, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabinoid (CBD) oils, and other substances and additives.” 69 percent of people vaping … [Read more...]

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