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How To Find A Good Dentist / Good Dental Office Procedures
Ask one thousand dentists how to find a good dentist and the most common answer will almost certainly be -- look for a clean office and professional staff.
A clean office and professional staff indicates a dentist who demands a certain level of excellence and one that consumers should seek out when looking for a new dentist.
No matter how you approach it, this is a subjective question. You could ask family and friends for guidance. You could also check out your local Better Business Bureau.
A friend or family member may like a particular dentist with whom they have a certain comfort level, because they have been going to that dentist for many years and are reluctant to change. (More...)
How Gum Disease Affects Your Heart
America's #1 killer of adults is heart disease. We've all heard ways to decrease your risk - eat healthy, exercise, lose weight, lower cholesterol, control high blood pressure and decrease stress. But there is one other way to reduce your risk of heart disease that is not so obvious. It is cheap, easy and you probably already do it. It is brushing and flossing your teeth!
In recent medical studies, researchers have found that people who had suffered heart attacks had noticeably worse oral health when compared to people without a history of heart disease. This doesn’t prove that bad teeth and gums caused the heart attacks, but it does indicate an association between the two. (More...)
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