Can medication affect your oral health?
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by Megan Bryant
2w ago
You’ve been prescribed a new medication by your doctor. . . could it potentially affect your oral health? It’s common for medications to cause side effects within the body — including the mouth. These side effects can lead to an increase in your chance of developing tooth decay, making it a priority to stay educated ..read more
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How Laser Therapy Can Help Treat Cold Sores
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by Megan Bryant
2M ago
Cold sores — which may also be called oral herpes, fever blisters, or HSV-1 — infect more than half of the U.S. population by the time they reach their twenties. These small blisters can be found around the lips and last several days. While there isn’t a permanent cure for cold sores, there are treatments ..read more
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How does dental insurance work?
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by Emily Kiefer
2M ago
We often get questions about how dental insurance works. What is covered? How are claims processed? Why am I getting a bill? With many types of dental insurance plans available, the answers to these questions often depend on the specific coverage you have. What’s true for you won’t necessarily be true for a friend using ..read more
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Support Your Gut by Caring for Your Smile
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by Emily Kiefer
4M ago
The powerful role of the gut on physical and mental health is becoming better understood. Research connects the gut to mood disorders such as anxiety and depression as well as conditions like autoimmune disease and cancer. With approximately 60 – 70 million Americans suffering from some form of digestive disorder, conversations around how to best ..read more
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Brush Up on Your Hygiene Lingo for Dental Hygiene Month
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by Emily Kiefer
6M ago
During National Dental Hygiene Month every October, we salute our amazing hygienists while raising awareness about the importance of keeping our teeth and gums healthy. You may have heard a term or two during your hygiene visit and wondered what it meant. Gingivitis? Periodontitis? Pocket depth? What do these actually mean? We’ve covered a few ..read more
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Exploring the Connection between Alzheimer’s and Oral Health 
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by Megan Bryant
7M ago
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, which aims to raise awareness and challenge the stigma around dementia. As we’ve touched on in previous blogs, the impact of oral health on overall wellness is becoming better understood. Research now shows associations between oral health and systemic conditions like heart disease, diabetes — even Alzheimer’s.  So, what does ..read more
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Want to whiten your teeth? Here are some options.
Howard Family Dental Blog
by Emily Kiefer
8M ago
Many people feel they would benefit from a whiter smile. Teeth may lose their brightness for a variety of reasons, including certain foods and beverages, age, trauma, tobacco use, and certain medications. You can help keep your smile as white as possible by maintaining healthy brushing and flossing habits, avoiding tobacco use, and limiting foods ..read more
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Did you know your oral health can affect your RA symptoms?
Howard Family Dental Blog
by Megan Bryant
9M ago
Around 1.3 million people in the United States have rheumatoid arthritis (RA). RA occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks your own body’s tissues. This causes painful inflammation which can affect your joints — and in some people can even affect the skin, eyes, lungs, heart and blood vessels. Something you may not realize is ..read more
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Dental Benefits Are Back!
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by Megan Bryant
1y ago
Welcome to 2023! With the new year comes new beginnings, resolutions, and the best part – insurance resets! Dental insurance benefits typically reset at the beginning of the year, making room for you to get preventative care and any needed dental treatment either free or at a more accessible price. Oral health has been shown […] The post Dental Benefits Are Back! appeared first on Howard Family Dental ..read more
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Keeping Your Smile Healthy for Dental Hygiene Month
Howard Family Dental Blog
by Megan Bryant
1y ago
Every year in October we celebrate National Dental Hygiene Month! This is the time of the year when we recognize the work dental hygienists do, and help raise awareness on the importance of good oral health. As your partner in oral health, your dental hygienist helps to keep your teeth clean and educate on and […] The post Keeping Your Smile Healthy for Dental Hygiene Month appeared first on Howard Family Dental ..read more
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