How Oral Health Supports Whole-Body Health: What Patients Should Know

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What dentists mean when they talk about oral-systemic health Here is the plain version: the mouth is not a sealed chamber. It has blood vessels, bacteria, inflammation, saliva, and tissue that react to the rest of the body. So when gum disease, dry mouth, cavities, or neglected infections show up, they can travel with other … Read more

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Crowns 101: When You Might Need One and What to Expect

Crowns 101: the short version A dental crown is a cap that covers a tooth when a filling is no longer the whole story. It is used to restore shape, strength, and function after a tooth has been damaged, heavily filled, or weakened by wear. That is the boring truth. The dramatic version is usually … Read more

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