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Can surgery help my periodontal disease?
posted: Jan. 24, 2023.
If the doctor and our team have tried several different treatments without success such as antimicrobial therapy, tooth scaling, or root planing, but have been unsuccessful in curing or even Read more
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Persistent Bad Breath? It Could Be Time to Talk to Your Periodontist
posted: Jan. 17, 2023.
Part of presenting our best faces to the world is making sure our smiles are bright and our breath is fresh. Sure, we’ve all been embarrassed by an occasional pungent Read more
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I’m on a diet and getting MORE cavities!
posted: Jan. 10, 2023.
Health gurus rave about replacing unhealthy food choices with healthy ones in your diet. If you want to maintain your beautiful smile as well as your waistline, choose foods that Read more
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Is Jawbone Loss Normal As We Age?
posted: Jan. 03, 2023.
Some bone changes are a normal part of aging. Bone density starts decreasing around the age of 30, hormonal changes affect bone strength as we grow older, and the mineral Read more
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Things You Probably Didn’t Know About New Year's Eve
posted: Dec. 27, 2022.
It’s no secret that New Year’s Eve is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the world. the doctor and our team love it too. It’s a fresh start, Read more
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Is periodontal disease genetic?
posted: Dec. 20, 2022.
One of the most enjoyable parts of looking at family pictures is finding resemblances. You have your father’s brown eyes and your grandmother’s curly hair. You’ve got your aunt’s basketball Read more
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Restoring Your Smile and Dental Health with Bone Grafting
posted: Dec. 13, 2022.
Injuries to our teeth and gums can have harmful effects on the bone tissue and structures that support them. In turn, this damage can impact both the appearance and the Read more
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Find Out how Your Diet can Cause Cavities
posted: Dec. 06, 2022.
Sometimes food that’s good for your body isn’t necessarily the best for your teeth. the doctor and our team want you to know which healthy foods can harm your teeth Read more
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Seven Foods that will Give You a Smashing Smile
posted: Nov. 29, 2022.
As the saying goes, you are what you eat. But did you know that what you eat also affects your smile? Chow down on these seven tasty treats, recommended by Read more
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Thanksgiving Trivia
posted: Nov. 22, 2022.
At Lourdes Christopher we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit smarter at Read more
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Is periodontal disease contagious?
posted: Nov. 15, 2022.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, half of adults age 30 and over suffer from some form of gum disease. Caused by plaque buildup, gum disease is Read more
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Your Options for Sedation Dentistry
posted: Nov. 08, 2022.
Fear of going to the dentist is more common than you may think. That’s why the doctor and our team want to make your visit as relaxing as possible. Your anxiety Read more
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Morning Sickness and Your Oral Health
posted: Nov. 01, 2022.
Whether it’s your first child or you’re an experienced mom, pregnancy is an exciting time—which you’ll be able to enjoy much more once the days of morning sickness are over. Morning Read more
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The Intriguing History of Halloween
posted: Oct. 25, 2022.
Halloween is fast approaching, and the doctor wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is Read more
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Should Adults Continue Fluoride Treatments?
posted: Oct. 18, 2022.
Many adults wonder if they should continue to receive fluoride treatments. Our team at Lourdes Christopher wants to set the record straight about the usefulness of fluoride treatment for adults. There Read more
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Treating Gum Recession with Tissue Grafting
posted: Oct. 11, 2022.
One of the concerns we sometimes hear at Lourdes Christopher is, “My gums just don’t look the same they once did. What is causing this?” Our gums recede for a number Read more