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Maintaining strong bones and teeth is something we all need to do over the course of our lives. Most people think that all that requires is consuming more milk. That is simply not the case as many ...

Foods To Eat For Healthy Teeth (And Bones)

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Cold sores (also called fever blisters) – are a group of fluid filled blisters which usually appear at the edge of the lips, in and around the mouth (can also be seen on the face, inside the nose, ...

The Truth About Cold Sores

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Many of us choose haircuts or clothes based on our facial or body shape so why not our teeth? We are all born with a set of teeth that may or may not be perfect to us. There may be minor flaws or ...

Marielaina Perrone DDS commented on Marielaina Perrone DDS's post Are Your Teeth Complementing Your Face?

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Many of us choose haircuts or clothes based on our facial or body shape so why not our teeth? We are all born with a set of teeth that may or may not be perfect to us. There may be minor flaws or ...

Are Your Teeth Complementing Your Face?

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Everyone likes giving or receiving kisses. It could be a spouse, child, or loved one, but are there any dental health dangers associated with kissing? With just one kiss, you can share over 500 ...

Can Kissing Harm Your Dental Health?

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Dental crowns are a type of dental restoration which completely covers and protects a tooth or a dental implant. Dental crowns are often necessary when a large cavity has destroyed a good portion ...

Dental Crowns, Are They All The Same?

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Oral bacteria can cause problems that reach far beyond the mouth. A study out of the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine followed the damage caused by bacteria after it ...

Marielaina Perrone DDS commented on Jody Smith's post Oral Bacteria and Its Effect on Joint Failures

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Pacifiers are used as a soothing tool in infants and very young children. The habit of sucking is a normal, natural behavior for babies. This is how they receive all of their nutrition in the ...

Pacifier Use And Your Child's Dental Health

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Pain and fatigue are two of the most debilitating symptoms that occur with fibromyalgia. The chronic pain makes getting decent sleep a real challenge. And the lack of sleep is often the precursor ...

Marielaina Perrone DDS commented on Jody Smith's post Fibromyalgia's Pain and Impaired Sleep Combine for Greater Misery

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We all know criticism can be hurtful. But that doesn’t stop us from going to extremes in criticizing ourselves. Minor flaws or problems that we would easily overlook in others become ongoing ...

Marielaina Perrone DDS commented on Michelle King Robson's post Stop Criticizing and Let Your Beauty Shine

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With the myriad of toothpaste options on the market today, it is getting harder and harder to choose the right toothpaste for your dental needs. Toothpaste used to be sold as a one size fits all ...

Which Toothpaste Is Right For You?

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Bruxism (also called teeth grinding) – is the habitual, involuntary grinding or clenching of your teeth, usually during sleep, but can also occur during the day. The cause of bruxism is unknown ...

Bruxism and the BruxZir Crown

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Poor dental health may lead to health problems. It can wreak havoc on not only your physical health but your emotional health and self-esteem as well. Research “has shown chronic dental ...

Marielaina Perrone DDS commented on dkonig's post Dental and Emotional Health Connection

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Baby bottle tooth decay (formerly nursing caries) - is a dental condition that occurs in children between 12 months and 3 years of age as a result of being given a bottle at bedtime, or at will ...

Tips To Avoid Baby Bottle Tooth Decay

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Maintaining a good bedtime oral hygiene routine is even more important than your daytime one. A lot can happen overnight while you are sleeping. Food debris and bacteria can wreak havoc on your ...

Marielaina Perrone DDS commented on Marielaina Perrone DDS's post Best Bedtime Tips For Good Dental Health

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Maintaining a good bedtime oral hygiene routine is even more important than your daytime one. A lot can happen overnight while you are sleeping. Food debris and bacteria can wreak havoc on your ...

Best Bedtime Tips For Good Dental Health

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Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among women in the United States. About 1 in 8 U.S. women will develop breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. In 2011, an estimated ...

Breast Cancer And Your Dental Health

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The use of dental implants in dentistry has been a very successful procedure. Most studies show that dental implants have a success rate of around 96-98% when placed properly. Dental implants have ...

Marielaina Perrone DDS commented on Marielaina Perrone DDS's post What Can Go Wrong With Dental Implants?

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The use of dental implants in dentistry has been a very successful procedure. Most studies show that dental implants have a success rate of around 96-98% when placed properly. Dental implants have ...

What Can Go Wrong With Dental Implants?

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With Easter around the corner, kids will look forward to opening their Easter baskets and the treat that await them. Whether you’re 2 or 82, Easter candy can be incredibly tempting. Who does not ...

Tooth Friendly Easter Baskets

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Periodontal disease is generally associated with adults and most people believe that periodontal disease as well as other major dental issues are strictly an adult problem. This is not the ...

Marielaina Perrone DDS commented on Marielaina Perrone DDS's post Can Children Get Periodontal Disease?

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Periodontal disease is generally associated with adults and most people believe that periodontal disease as well as other major dental issues are strictly an adult problem. This is not the ...

Can Children Get Periodontal Disease?

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What many people don’t realize, is that a tooth has nerves and blood vessels just like the rest of our body. A tooth is “vital” or alive. There are reasons why a tooth can become non vital, or ...

Marielaina Perrone DDS commented on Marielaina Perrone DDS's post Signs Of A Non- Vital Tooth

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What many people don’t realize, is that a tooth has nerves and blood vessels just like the rest of our body. A tooth is “vital” or alive. There are reasons why a tooth can become non vital, or ...

Signs Of A Non- Vital Tooth

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Millions of people experience gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) on a regular basis. When food passes from the esophagus down into the stomach, a ring known as the lower esophageal ...

Marielaina Perrone DDS commented on Dr. Carrie Jones' post 5 Facts About Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD

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Did you know that oral cancer is the sixth most common cancer and accounts for approximately 4% of all cancers diagnosed? Most of the oral cancer diagnoses are in patients older than 45 years old. ...

Oral Cancer - What You Need To Know

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Increased tooth loss can be added to the list of health-related problems caused by smoking. A study was carried out by the University at Buffalo (UB) which examined, for the first time, ...

Marielaina Perrone DDS commented on Michele Blacksberg RN's post Increased Tooth Loss in Postmenopausal Women Who Smoked

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Many people think it is okay for some gum bleeding during brushing or flossing but that is simply not true. Bleeding gums equal unhealthy gums. Periodontal disease can creep up silently attacking ...

Why Do My Gums Bleed?

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Botox is a liquid neurotoxin injected into the muscle used to treat frown lines, squint and smile lines, nasal crunch lines, and horizontal forehead wrinkles. By relaxing the underlying muscles, ...

The Good And The Bad Of Botox

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During this month of heart health awareness I wanted to bring attention to the importance of having your annual physical, including lab work. Many heart-related diseases like high ...

Marielaina Perrone DDS commented on Dr. Daemon Jones' post American Heart Month: How to Get the Jump on Heart Disease

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Vegetarian - a person who does not eat or does not believe in eating meat, fish, chicken. Vegan- no food derived from animals, such as eggs or cheese, but instead eats vegetables, fruits, nuts, ...

Dental Health Concerns For Vegetarians

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If you've ever had a canker sore, you were in no doubt about it. Canker sores really hurt. They can make it hard to eat or drink. Canker sores are also called aphthous ulcers. They form at the ...

Marielaina Perrone DDS commented on Jody Smith's post Canker Sores: What Causes Them?

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Interceptive Orthodontics is a phased type of orthodontics. Growth is utilized to correct developmental occlusion problems. Staging the treatment can correct immediate problems and future issues. ...

Marielaina Perrone DDS commented on Marielaina Perrone DDS's post What Is Interceptive Orthodontics?

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Interceptive Orthodontics is a phased type of orthodontics. Growth is utilized to correct developmental occlusion problems. Staging the treatment can correct immediate problems and future issues. ...

What Is Interceptive Orthodontics?

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The Argus II Retinal Prosthesis System is the first implanted device approved by the FDA to help restore some sense of sight to those over the age of 25 with advanced retinitis pigmentosa (RP). ...

Marielaina Perrone DDS commented on Michele Blacksberg RN's post FDA-Approved Device Helps with Loss of Vision

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If you’re like me, it’s easy to make new resolutions at the start of the year, but harder and harder to keep them as the days and weeks go by. Once you get past January, the rest of the year ...

Marielaina Perrone DDS commented on Michelle King Robson's post Resolve to Love Your Health

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A dental emergency can arise at any time and place. These emergencies can be a loose crown, fractured tooth, or even a toothache. Many homes and even cars have emergency first aid kits in case of ...

Be Prepared With A Dental First Aid Kit!

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Awakening throughout the night, snoring and waking up in the morning feeling exhausted ... if these symptoms sound familiar, you might have sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that ...

Marielaina Perrone DDS commented on dkonig's post Could You Have Sleep Apnea?

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BPA? What is it? BPA or Bisphenol-A is an organic compound that is widely used in the manufacture of many consumer plastic products, and has been found in some dental composites and sealants. BPA ...

Marielaina Perrone DDS commented on Marielaina Perrone DDS's post Is Your Dentist BPA (Bisphenol A) Free?

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BPA? What is it? BPA or Bisphenol-A is an organic compound that is widely used in the manufacture of many consumer plastic products, and has been found in some dental composites and sealants. BPA ...

Is Your Dentist BPA (Bisphenol A) Free?

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Periodontal disease, comes in two forms gingivitis (reversible) and periodontitis (treatable but non reversible), is an infection of the gums caused by bacteria found in plaque. Recent studies ...

Marielaina Perrone DDS commented on Marielaina Perrone DDS's post Is Periodontal Disease Linked To Other Diseases?

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Periodontal disease, comes in two forms gingivitis (reversible) and periodontitis (treatable but non reversible), is an infection of the gums caused by bacteria found in plaque. Recent studies ...

Is Periodontal Disease Linked To Other Diseases?

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If you have type 2 diabetes and use insulin to control your sugar levels, a new study from Germany may change how long you need to wait before eating. In fact, you may not need to wait at all ...

Marielaina Perrone DDS commented on Denise DeWitt's post New Study Cuts Wait Time between Insulin Use and Eating

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Written by Julie Revelant Brushing twice a day should definitely be non-negotiable in your house, especially since experts are seeing more and more kids with cavities. The problem actually ...

Marielaina Perrone DDS commented on FoxNews' post How to keep your child's teeth healthy

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We all know someone who does not look their age. Whether it be their hair, lack of wrinkles, or just the way they present themselves. They seem to defy time by staying active and being young at ...

Marielaina Perrone DDS commented on Marielaina Perrone DDS's post What Is Your Dental Age?

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We all know someone who does not look their age. Whether it be their hair, lack of wrinkles, or just the way they present themselves. They seem to defy time by staying active and being young at ...

What Is Your Dental Age?

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I've read several articles and have seen a feature on the issue of "Mountain Dew Mouth" on television in the past few years. The expression "Mountain Dew Mouth" has come primarily from the ...

Marielaina Perrone DDS commented on Susan Cody's post Oral Decay in Our Young: Mountain Dew Mouth in American Children

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The link between periodontitis or inflammation of tissue around the teeth and risk for heart problems can be cause for concern. Dr. Alison Coates, PhD, a senior lecturer at the University of ...

Marielaina Perrone DDS commented on Jody Smith's post Fish Oil May Benefit Periodontitis

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For many patients taking a precautionary dosage of antibiotics prior to dental work is considered routine. Those with joint replacement, certain heart diseases, or evencongenital heart defects ...

Dentistry and Antibiotic Guidelines

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Need another reason to drink tea? On Sept. 19, 2012, the United States Department of Agriculture released research highlighting the positive health benefits of consuming tea. The research was ...

Marielaina Perrone DDS commented on Jenny Housh's post Research Concludes: Drinking Tea Promotes Positive Health Benefits