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Two New Locations for Serenity Dental

Jun 30, 2023

How the teeth, jaws and face develop and function can adversely affect overall health.

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Health in a Smile: A Holistic Solution to Impaired Mouth Syndrome in Children

Dec 30, 2022 ● By Brooke Goode

Impaired Mouth Syndrome (IMS) is a wide-ranging set of medical, dental and mood problems in children, but parents can take steps to nurture healthy dental/facial development.

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Conservative Dentistry: Why Less Is More in Tooth Repair

Sep 30, 2022 ● By Linda Sechrist

Determining whether conservative, biological or biomimetic dentistry is the best option for both our teeth and the rest of our bodies.

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Practice Good Dental Care to Lower Heart and Cognitive Risks

Mar 31, 2022

A whopping 47 percent of U.S. adults over 30 have periodontal disease, and the consequences can be severe for their physical and mental health.

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Government Updates Risks of Amalgam Fillings

Jan 29, 2021

In updated guidelines, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that dental amalgam fillings may cause health problems for some high-risk groups because of mercury vapor leaks.

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COVID Testing Available at Essentially Pure

Aug 31, 2020

The antibody test measures levels of IgM and IgG for late- and end-phases of COVID to know if someone has had it, but it’s either nearly or already gone.

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Dentistry and Autoimmune Issues

Mar 31, 2020 ● By Bernice Teplitsky, DDS

Taking care of your dental health will take care of you in more ways than one.

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Acupuncture Soothes Dental Anxiety: Natural Solution to Ease Worry

Sep 28, 2018

Acupuncture can significantly ease the dizziness, nausea and breathing difficulties that can affect some dental patients.

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Ozone Averts Tooth and Gum Infections: Alternative Therapy to Improve Oral Health

Apr 29, 2016

European dentists have found that oxonated water, gas and oils slow the growth of tooth and gum infections and help treat sinus infections, oral herpes and TMJ dysfunctions.

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Your Mouth Tells a Story: Functional Dentistry Connects Oral Health to Sleep Apnea and Heart Disease

Jan 29, 2016 ● By Linda Sechrist

A whole-body approach to dentistry goes beyond treating tooth decay to exploring the links between oral bacteria, jaw musculature and diseases such as hypertension and dementia.

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