Medical Conditions
A healthy body brings a healthy smile.
The Mouth and Body Connection
Understanding Stress and its Affect on Oral Health
Stress may be common in modern life, but stress that is not managed can negatively impact your mind and body, including your oral health.
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Diabetes And Other Endocrine Disorders
Diabetes and Oral Health Problems
For the nearly 21 million Americans that have diabetes, many may be surprised to learn about an unexpected complication associated with this condition.
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Heart Disease and Oral Health
Heart Disease and Gum Disease
Overall the data indicates that chronic gum disease may contribute to the development of heart disease, the nation's leading cause of death in both men and women.
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Cancer / Oral Health
Oral Cancer: Signs and Symptoms
Oral cancer is cancer that occurs on the lips (usually the lower lip), inside the mouth, on the back of the throat, the tonsils or salivary glands.
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Cleft Lip/Palate
What is Cleft Lip / Cleft Palate?
A cleft lip is an upper lip that is split, something that affects one out of every 700 babies in the U.S. Like a cleft palate,
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Anorexia/Bulimia
Eating Disorders and Oral Health Problems
What Oral Health Problems are Associated with Eating Disorders?
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Special Needs
Oral Care for Patients with Disabilities
For patients with disabilities, dental treatment requires open communication and the combined efforts of the caregiver, the dentist and dental staff.
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