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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...]

Dental Health, Dental Health for Kids, Dental Health for Older Adults

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...]

Dental Health, Dental Health for Kids, Dental Health for Older Adults

Older Adults: 3 Oral Health Issues to Look Out For

March 13, 2020 Shelby Tatomir

Learn how researchers found that environmental factors seem to be the prime cause of cavities — not genetic makeup.

Age is just a number. We’re sure you’ve heard this old saying before, but is it true? Whether you’re 6 or 60, oral health problems plague us all. Surprisingly, the #1 oral health issue of both young children and seniors are the same. Here are three common problems seniors … [Read more...]

Dental Health, Dental Health for Older Adults

Restoration vs Dentures | How Will My Dentures Look?

June 25, 2019 Shelby Tatomir

Dentures are an alternative many older adults utilize after tooth loss. If you or someone you love has lost some teeth over the years, you’re not alone. Did you know that almost 6% of older adults in Hawaii have had all their teeth extracted? It pays off to understand the options … [Read more...]

Dental Health, Dental Health for Older Adults

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