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What is biofilm?
posted: Dec. 05, 2023.
Biofilm, the protective housing for bacteria, is a hot topic in the medical and dental fields. Routinely taking an antibiotic for a bacterial infection has become more complicated because of Read more
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Three Signs You May Have Gingivitis
posted: Nov. 28, 2023.
Gingivitis, or inflammation of the gums, is an early stage of gum disease. If you have gingivitis, it’s important to visit the doctor to get proper treatment, since home care Read more
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Thanksgiving in North America
posted: Nov. 21, 2023.
Thanksgiving marks the start to the holidays; a season filled with feasting, indulging, and spending time with family and friends are always special. Thanksgiving is a holiday meant for giving Read more
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Love your new smile? Tell us about it!
posted: Nov. 14, 2023.
At Lourdes Christopher, we have been creating beautiful smiles for years. Whether you have visited the doctor and our team for a week or for your entire life, we would Read more
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The Stages of Gum Disease
posted: Nov. 07, 2023.
Taking care of your gums is one of the best ways to protect your smile. But sometimes, we treat our gums like an afterthought when it comes to dental care. Read more
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Is periodontal disease genetic?
posted: Oct. 31, 2023.
It can be. There is more and more evidence to suggest people may be genetically susceptible to periodontal (gum) disease. According to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Read more
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What makes a periodontist different from a dentist?
posted: Oct. 24, 2023.
“Dentists, periodontists … what’s the difference, anyway?” We hear our patients asking this question as they wonder about the difference between the two specialties. Periodontists like the doctor are more Read more
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Planning Your Vegetarian Diet with Your Oral Health in Mind
posted: Oct. 17, 2023.
If you’ve been following a vegetarian or vegan diet, you know that there’s much more to living a healthy life than simply avoiding meat products. Making sure your diet includes Read more
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Pregnancy and Oral Care
posted: Oct. 10, 2023.
Pregnancy involves a lot of alterations in your health. Lourdes Christopher is here to help you understand the oral health aspects of your pregnancy. As you may already know, your body Read more
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What's on your fall reading list?
posted: Oct. 03, 2023.
How better to spend the fall months than inside by the fireplace with a warm cup of cider and a book in hand? the doctor and our team at Lourdes Read more
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Can Your Dental Health Affect Your Digestive Health?
posted: Sep. 26, 2023.
Eating, talking, smiling—consciously or unconsciously, so much of daily life is influenced by our oral health. And here’s one more thought to chew on: oral health affects digestive health as Read more
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Restore Your Gums to a Healthier State with Osseous Surgery
posted: Sep. 19, 2023.
Osseous surgery, or bone surgery, is a procedure that involves reshaping the bone that holds one or more teeth in place, as well as removing or reshaping deformities and irregularities Read more
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Does flossing hurt your gums?
posted: Sep. 12, 2023.
Ideally, it should never hurt when you floss your teeth. But if you haven’t flossed in a long while or don’t do it regularly, you may experience sore or bleeding Read more
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The Most Common Causes of Gum Disease
posted: Sep. 05, 2023.
Unless you're aware of the signs and symptoms of gum disease and how it's caused, it's possible that you may have unknowingly developed it. Often painless, gum disease -- or Read more
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Happy Labor Day!
posted: Aug. 29, 2023.
Labor Day is upon us, and that means the non-official end to summer. Before the kids head back to school and temperatures start to cool down, this is your last Read more
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When should I see a periodontist?
posted: Aug. 22, 2023.
the doctor and our team always tell our patients that if you value your overall health, not just your oral health, anytime is a good time to visit Lourdes Christopher Read more