If you have started to notice that your teeth are more sensitive to hot and cold, or if you actually seem to have a longer smile than you used to,
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Treating Gum Recession with Tissue Grafting
posted: Aug. 17, 2021.
If you have started to notice that your teeth are more sensitive to hot and cold, or if you actually seem to have a longer smile than you used to,
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Whether Voting for a Candidate or Wisdom Teeth, You Can Choose Wisely
posted: Aug. 16, 2021.
During election season, you'll often hear celebrities encouraging you to vote. But this year, Kaia Gerber, an up-and-coming model following the career path of her mother Cindy Crawford, made Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Periodontics and Pregnancy
posted: Aug. 10, 2021.
Periodontal health — which refers to the condition of the structures that support your teeth — is an important part of your oral and overall health. However, periodontal health becomes
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Plaque Removal is the Top Priority for Preventing or Treating Gum Disease
posted: Aug. 06, 2021.
Tooth loss is often the unfortunate conclusion to a case of untreated periodontal (gum) disease—incentive enough to try either to prevent it or aggressively treat an infection should it Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
My mouth is dry. What can I do?
posted: Aug. 03, 2021.
Nobody likes a dry mouth. It is an uncomfortable and sometimes oddly unexplainable sensation that most people like to avoid. It is not a condition that automatically sends you into
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The Link Between Dental Hygiene and Your Overall Health
posted: Jul. 27, 2021.
When patients of Jeannie Chung, DDS, MS, Inc. Specialist in Periodontics hear any mention of oral or dental hygiene, they probably think of brushing and flossing their teeth. Although
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Take Care of Your Teeth and Gums Even While Camping
posted: Jul. 27, 2021.
July is Park and Recreation Month, a great time to pack up the tent, bed roll and camp stove and head for your nearest state or national park. Just Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Love your new smile? Tell us about it!
posted: Jul. 20, 2021.
At Jeannie Chung, DDS, MS, Inc. Specialist in Periodontics, we have been creating beautiful smiles for years. Whether you have visited the doctor and our team for a week
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Gum Recession Can Rob You of Your Smile and Your Dental Health Too
posted: Jul. 17, 2021.
If it seems like your teeth are getting longer as you get older, it's unlikely they're magically growing. More likely, your gums are shrinking or receding from your teeth. Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Planning Your Vegetarian Diet with Your Oral Health in Mind
posted: Jul. 13, 2021.
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
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Like Johnny Manziel, You May Need an Oral Surgeon for a Major Dental Problem
posted: Jul. 07, 2021.
QB sensation Johnny Manziel has had a varied career in professional football. After playing two seasons for the NFL Cleveland Browns, he quarterbacked for a number of teams in Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Tell us about your summer!
posted: Jul. 06, 2021.
The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for the doctor and our team to ask our patients about their summer!
Whether you visited our nation’s capital,
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Fun Facts for the Fourth
posted: Jun. 29, 2021.
The Fourth of July is a great time to get together with friends and family members for BBQ, games, fireworks, and other celebrations in honor of our country’s independence. While
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Changes Coming in the Use of Antibiotics in Dentistry
posted: Jun. 27, 2021.
In a little over a century, antibiotics have changed the face of healthcare. We no longer fear cholera, strep throat or even a small cut as our forebears did Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
What's the connection between gum disease and diabetes?
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.
People who have diabetes are usually familiar with many of the other health risks they face, including damage to the nerves, eyes, heart, and kidneys. But did you know that
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5 Tips Students (and Everyone Else) Should Heed for Healthy Teeth and Gums
posted: Jun. 17, 2021.
Though it sounds like an elite academic society, "The Freshman 15" is anything but. The phrase stands for the weight, pegged at 15 pounds, that many incoming students gain Read moreCategory: Oral Health