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Quit Smoking to Save Your Smile
posted: May 02, 2023.
You have probably counted a hundred reasons to stop smoking. It’s unhealthy. It’s expensive. It annoys the people around you. You have to schedule your day around the next cigarette.
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My gums are shrinking!
posted: Apr. 25, 2023.
Have you ever looked in the mirror and noticed that your teeth looked longer? Does it seem like your gums are shrinking? This condition is called recession—many adults have it.
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Earth Day
posted: Apr. 18, 2023.
The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He envisioned an Earth Day that would be a kind of environmental teach-in. The first
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Why You Should Avoid Energy and Sports Drinks
posted: Apr. 11, 2023.
In a world where everything moves so quickly and teens and young adults find themselves pulling “all-nighters” or working long hours, energy drinks have grabbed the spotlight. You’ll have one
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Oral Cancer Awareness Month
posted: Apr. 04, 2023.
Happy Oral Cancer Awareness Month! We know oral cancer can be kind of a scary topic, but it’s worth using this opportunity to learn about the disease and spread knowledge
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Understanding Dental Insurance Terminology
posted: Mar. 28, 2023.
If you have a hard time understanding your dental insurance plan, particularly the treatments and services it covers, you’re not alone. That’s why the doctor and our team have put
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Pick the right electric toothbrush!
posted: Mar. 21, 2023.
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
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St. Patrick's Day
posted: Mar. 14, 2023.
On March 17, everyone has a little Irish in them. St. Patrick’s Day is a joyous celebration of Irish heritage. The holiday originated as a commemoration of Saint Patrick, who
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Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
posted: Mar. 07, 2023.
At Pinole Periodontics & Dental Implants, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to
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Pregnancy and Oral Care
posted: Feb. 28, 2023.
Pregnancy involves a lot of alterations in your health. Pinole Periodontics & Dental Implants is here to help you understand the oral health aspects of your pregnancy.
As you may already
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What are dental implants?
posted: Feb. 21, 2023.
Do you have a space where a tooth used to be? Were you born with a missing tooth? Are you getting ready for dentures? You may be a good candidate
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Valentine's Day History
posted: Feb. 14, 2023.
Valentine’s Day is best known as a celebration of love in all its forms. Pink hearts, red roses, and cute greeting cards adorn every surface you see. What many people
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Why are my gums shrinking?
posted: Feb. 07, 2023.
If you’ve noticed that your teeth have appeared to be longer, you may be suffering from gum recession. This is a common problem among adults, and can result from several
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Socket Preservation
posted: Jan. 31, 2023.
Dental implants are a marvel! They look just like your natural teeth, and, even better, they function just like your natural teeth. So, when you’re planning on a dental implant
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In the Pink
posted: Jan. 24, 2023.
Our gums cover and protect the sensitive roots of our teeth and the bone around them. While we often think of gum tissue as a rosy shade of pink, that’s
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Gum Disease vs. Periodontitis
posted: Jan. 17, 2023.
Many people use the terms gum disease and periodontitis interchangeably, but periodontitis is only one stage of gum disease. The phrase refers to all diseases that affect the gingiva, or
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