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Hot Day? Three Drinks to Leave Home When You’re Packing the Cooler
posted: Aug. 03, 2021.

Whew! It’s a hot one! And whenever the temperature soars, you need to stay hydrated, especially when you’re outside or exercising. But all cold drinks aren’t equal when it comes Read more
Gum Disease Could be Making Other Diseases Worse
posted: Aug. 01, 2021.

Half of adults over age 30, and an astounding 70% over 65, have had some form of periodontal (gum) disease. Unchecked, a bacterial gum infection can spread into the Read more
Is there a correlation between my dental and cardiovascular health?
posted: Jul. 27, 2021.

YES! Studies have shown a correlation between gum disease and heart disease, underscoring the importance of good oral health care. Cardiovascular disease remains American’s leading killer, claiming more lives than Read more
Brush or Floss First? Here's What You Need to Know to Decide
posted: Jul. 22, 2021.

If you like conundrums like "Which came first? The chicken or the egg?", then you may enjoy this one: "Which should you do first, brush or floss?" Both of these Read more
Pick the right electric toothbrush!
posted: Jul. 20, 2021.

The electronic toothbrush has undergone several technological advances since the 1960s. Everything from design and bristle motions to rotation, oscillation, and sonic vibration has led to dramatic changes in this Read more
Oral Health Problems: An indicator of overall health problems?
posted: Jul. 13, 2021.

If you are like many people, you might think of your oral health as separate from your overall health. After all, most dental coverage plans are distinct from health care Read more
Your New Porcelain Veneers Can Last and Look Great a Long Time
posted: Jul. 12, 2021.

Dental veneers are a popular way to improve teeth with chips, stains, gaps or other defects. They're typically made of dental porcelain, ceramic-like materials prized for their ability to Read more
Don’t let a dental emergency ruin your summer vacation!
posted: Jul. 06, 2021.

For many of our patients at Comprehensive Dental Care, summer means a season of relaxation, vacation, and outdoor fun and activities. While you can’t take a vacation from dental emergencies, Read more
As Antetokounmpo Knows, Even an NBA Star Can Be Sidelined by a Toothache
posted: Jul. 02, 2021.

The NBA's reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo may seem unstoppable, but he proved no match for a troubled tooth. Antetokounmpo, the self-proclaimed “Greek Freak,” missed one of the final three Read more
Fun Facts for the Fourth
posted: Jun. 29, 2021.

The Fourth of July is a great time to get together with friends and family members for BBQ, games, fireworks, and other celebrations in honor of our country’s independence. While Read more
The Most Common Causes of Gum Disease
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.

Unless you're aware of the signs and symptoms of gum disease and how it's caused, it's possible that you may have unknowingly developed it. Often painless, gum disease -- or Read more
Don't Be Wary of a Root Canal - Here's How It Could Save Your Tooth
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.

Here's the bad news: One of your teeth has tooth decay. But here's even worse news: The decay has entered the pulp and root canals in the heart of Read more
Common Emergency Visits: From lost fillings to broken dentures
posted: Jun. 15, 2021.

You never know when you're going to experience a dental emergency, but if you do, it should give you peace of mind to know that emergency dental care is available Read more
Your 'Toothache' Might Actually be Unrelated to Your Teeth
posted: Jun. 12, 2021.

When you see your dentist about mouth pain, you expect to hear that it's a decayed or fractured tooth, or maybe a gum infection. But you might be surprised Read more
Changes Coming in the Use of Antibiotics in Dentistry
posted: Jun. 02, 2021.

In a little over a century, antibiotics have changed the face of healthcare. We no longer fear cholera, strep throat or even a small cut as our forebears did Read more
Jimmy Fallon's Daughter Loses a Tooth on National Television
posted: May 23, 2021.

Even though coronavirus lockdowns have prevented TV hosts from taping live shows, they're still giving us something to watch via virtual interviews. In the process, we're given occasional glimpses Read more