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The Silent Health Assassin | Periodontal/Gum Disease Attacks the Whole Body

May 24, 2023 By Social Media Collaborative

Periodontal disease, or gum disease, can affect more than your mouth. Learn more about the negative side effects gum disease can have on your entire body.

In the past, many people separated the health of their mouths from the health of their bodies. Today, there is a better understanding of the connection between the two. You cannot have a healthy body with an unhealthy mouth, particularly when it comes to certain oral health … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic & Provider Tips, Colorado, Dental Health

Heart Health and Dental Disease

May 24, 2023 By Social Media Collaborative

The connection between heart health and dental disease is stronger than you may think. Gum disease is known to increase your risk of major cardiac events such as heart attacks. Learn ways to reduce your risk.

Your heart pumps blood to all the different parts of your body, so it stands to reason that the health of your mouth can contribute to the health of your heart. Heart health and dental disease Studies have found that gum disease can increase your risk of having a heart … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic & Provider Tips, Dental Health, Health & Wellness

El sol y tu visión I La prevención de daño a la visión causado por el sol

April 28, 2023 By Minerva

Aprende como evitar daños a tus ojos causados por el sol. Usa estos consejos para proteger tu visión y la de tu familia.

Cuando sales o ves hacia afuera, probablemente no estes pensando en cómo el sol impacta tu visión. Aun en un día nublado, los rayos ultravioletas del sol pueden dañar tus ojos. Los rayos ultravioletas del sol son la causa principal del cáncer en la piel, pero también pueden … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic & Provider Tips, Español, Health & Wellness

Meet the Dentist: Dentists are just like you!

April 18, 2023 By Social Media Collaborative

Getting to know your dentist can help ease dental fear and anxiety. We sat down with a practicing dentist to discuss tips to feel more comfortable at dentist appointments and his favorite candy.

If you or a loved one has a fear of the dentist, dentist appointments and procedures can be scary. One of the reasons people fear going to the dentist is because they’re unfamiliar with their oral health care team. It can be daunting having to lay down on an unfamiliar chair and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic & Provider Tips, Colorado, Dental Benefits, Dental Health

The Future of Eco-Friendly Dentistry

March 27, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

Today’s consumers are more likely to support a business that practices sustainability. Here’s how dentists can adopt eco-friendly dentistry.

For today's consumers, environmental consciousness plays a critical role in their decision to support a company and its products. A recent study from First Insight and the Baker Retailing Center at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania found that 62 percent of Gen … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic & Provider Tips, Dental Health, Just for Fun

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