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Why is My Jaw Shrinking? 3 Explanations

August 2, 2016 By Sara Fossum

Learn how your jaw can shrink.

As you age, are you noticing a smaller jaw? Just as we can grow and get stronger, the opposite can occur for our jaw. Jaw shrinkage can either go unnoticed or cause complications such as: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: bones shrinking, can my jaw shrink, change in facial structure, good oral routine, gum pain, jaw disorders, jaw shrinking, osteoporosis, swedish study, tooth loss, tooth overcrowding, why is my jaw shrinking

Menopause and Your Mouth

May 13, 2014 By Social Media Collaborative

Does being a woman automatically increase your risk for dental health problems? Unfortunately, yes. Research has long shown that women are at increased risk for tooth troubles because of physiological changes associated with hormonal fluctuations that occur from puberty through … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: American Dental Association, bone loss, dental diseases, menopause, receding gums, tooth loss, women's health

Implants 101

May 8, 2014 By Social Media Collaborative

If you find yourself missing teeth someday, don’t despair. Dental technology has come a long way, and dentures are no longer your only option. But what’s the difference between dental implants and dentures? And in what situation would you find yourself getting dental implants? … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: artificial tooth, dental implants, dentures, improving your oral health, tooth loss

Yogurt – The Unknown Superfood!

September 24, 2013 By Social Media Collaborative

Ever since you were little, you were told to brush and floss your teeth in order to keep a healthy, beautiful smile, but you were likely never told to eat yogurt every day. Research is showing that those who eat yogurt daily are less likely to suffer from gum disease and tooth … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: bad breath, dairy products, strong bones and teeth, tooth loss, yogurt

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