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Does smoking affect oral health?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 21, 2023.
By now, everyone knows that smoking is bad for you. But the truth is its broad-reaching health effects are not all known by everyone. This is especially true of oral
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Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 14, 2023.
Millions of people, around FREMONT, California and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it may
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Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 07, 2023.
At Jeannie Chung, DDS, MS, Inc. Specialist in Periodontics, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are
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Treating Gum Disease with Antibiotics
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 28, 2023.
Why does gum disease develop? Our mouths are home to bacteria, which form a film called plaque. Plaque sticks to the surfaces of our teeth, at the gumline, and can
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Discovering Your Roots
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 21, 2023.
Getting to the Root of the Problem(s)
While our roots are well-protected, they’re not indestructible! Several conditions can damage them. But we’re not just about problems—we also have some suggestions to
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The Transformation of Valentine's Day
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 14, 2023.
Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the
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Just What Is Plaque?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 07, 2023.
From the time you were small, you’ve been warned about the dangers of plaque. Why? Because:
It’s an unappealing film that sticks to your teeth
It causes cavities
It causes gum disease
And really,
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Has Your Dentist Recommended a Periodontal Consultation?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 31, 2023.
The best way to protect yourself from gum disease is to be proactive: practice good oral hygiene at home and schedule regular checkups and cleanings in your dentist’s office.
How do
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Women's Hormones and Oral Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 24, 2023.
At Jeannie Chung, DDS, MS, Inc. Specialist in Periodontics, we know that hormones affect a woman's mood, but did you know they can also impact the health of a
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What’s an intraoral camera?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 17, 2023.
One of the greatest features our team at Jeannie Chung, DDS, MS, Inc. Specialist in Periodontics offers is the ability to see first-hand how we can help our patients.
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Diet Soda vs. Regular Soda: Which is better for teeth?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 10, 2023.
When most patients ask the doctor this question, they're thinking strictly about sugar content — cut out the bacteria-feeding sugar that's present in regular soda by opting for a diet
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My gums are shrinking!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 03, 2023.
Have you ever looked in the mirror and noticed that your teeth looked longer? Does it seem like your gums are shrinking? This condition is called recession—many adults have it.
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Things You Probably Didn’t Know About New Year's Eve
Author:
Anonymous
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,
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Clean Toothbrush/Healthy Toothbrush
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 20, 2022.
We’ve all learned a lot about keeping healthy lately. Thorough hand washing, disinfecting cell phones and keyboards, wiping down shopping carts and door handles—all these low-maintenance cleaning habits can have
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Wiggle Room
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 13, 2022.
When you’re pregnant, you expect physical changes. That’s part of the excitement of the journey! What isn’t expected—and not nearly as exciting—is when your familiar smile seems to be changing
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How to Prevent Dry Socket
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 06, 2022.
When you have a tooth extracted, your body immediately sets to work to help protect the affected area. The blood that collects at the site of the extraction clots to
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