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Marijuana, Dental Surgery, and Anesthesia

November 5, 2019 Shelby Tatomir

More evidence is becoming available around how marijuana users require more anesthesia, urging patients to share their habits with medical and dental practitioners.

If you’re using marijuana, it’s important to let your dentist know. Smoking tobacco and smoking marijuana can damage our oral health. But - above and beyond that - anecdotal evidence suggests that having a tolerance for marijuana may affect how we respond to anesthesia, … [Read more...]

Clinic & Provider Tips, Dental Health

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease and Oral Health

October 15, 2019 Shelby Tatomir

Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of hand, foot and mouth disease and how to take action if your child is affected.

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is viral infection that is contagious and common in young children often under five years of age. Visible signs of the infection often include red blister-like lesions on the tongue, gums, throat, inside of the cheeks and a rash on the hands and … [Read more...]

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Dreams About Teeth Falling Out? A Common Dream Decoded

October 8, 2019 Shelby Tatomir

Do dreams of our teeth falling out having meaning? A team of researchers set off to find out.

Everyone eats. Everyone drinks. Everyone sleeps. And everyone dreams. And statistics tell us that many people dream about their teeth falling out. You’ve probably had dreams about showing up to work naked or free-falling a massive drop, but many folks have experienced … [Read more...]

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Why Dental Decisions Are So Important

October 1, 2019 Shelby Tatomir

Avoiding the dentist can lead to missed early detection of health events originating in the mouth. Taking steps to keep your mouth healthy goes a long way

Healthcare and dental decisions are important for every family. We continue to see more evidence supporting the impact our oral health has on our overall health. This means that avoiding the dentist shouldn’t be an option for us anymore. Oral health isn’t about having white … [Read more...]

Dental Benefits, Dental Health

Is Your Child Smoking?

September 24, 2019 Shelby Tatomir

Tobacco contributes to over 7 million deaths worldwide and 6.3 million of those deaths are from smoking cigarettes. See how to confront your teen about smoking cigarettes.

9 out of 10 smokers have tried their first cigarette by the age of 18. Only 2 percent of smokers try their first cigarette after the age of 26. That means adolescence and early adulthood are crucial years in preventing a smoking habit. Do you know what to do if you catch your … [Read more...]

Dental Benefits, Dental Health, Dental Health for Kids

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