Mask Mouth

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For those of us who are either healthcare workers, caretakers for at-risk persons, or simply socially responsible, the reality of “mask mouth” has arrived! Most of us in healthcare noticed it first:  we are accustomed to wearing a level 2 or 3 mask, or even respirator every day at work.  With additional usage, we are…

2020 Is Not a Perfect Vision

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  Who knew a 0.12 micron sized virus would play such an enormous role in our lives this year? Can’t see it, can’t taste it or smell it.  In fact, when infected by it, there is a loss of taste and smell!  But it is impacting our daily routine in addition to the normal wear…

Dental Mythbusters

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Drs Hill and Schneidmiller hear some interesting faux facts from time to time…   Ever hear of putting an aspirin on the gumline of a tooth that hurts? The idea is that the pain on the tooth subsides as the aspirin eventually dissolves.  Drs Hill and Schneidmiller find that the actual result is quite different! …

The “New Normal”

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Welcome to the “NEW NORMAL”!   As the doctors prepare to reopen their office following the introduction of Covid-19 to all our lives, you will find a few changes!  Fortunately, most differences are a matter of logistics to continue to comply with social distancing as much as can be done in the dental arena.  The…

Vaping the Virus

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Why vaping is particularly harmful during the coronavirus era for the ‘vaper’ and the community around them.

Holiday Songs

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The doctors love holiday songs playing at the office and sometimes are guilty of humming or breaking into vocals!!! Our awesome team is just as guilty of joining in with the favorites when they play. Celeste waits for Frosty the Snowman and Eva loves Silent Night. Natalia likes Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer best at…

Dance into Health

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The doctors endorse all activities that promote health—especially dance!  Anything that requires moving your body around means that muscles are working and oxygen is flowing.  Plus it’s fun!!!  More fun and better oxygenation leads to a happier you and the probability that your life will include other upgraded healthy habits…like brushing, flossing and rinsing after…

Children’s Dental Health Month

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It’s National Children’s Dental Health Month! Every February, the American Dental Association or ADA sponsors National Children’s Dental Heath Month (NCDHM) in the United States to raise awareness of the importance of good oral health in children. The good people at the ADA reach out to millions of people living in communities all across the…

Becoming More Aware: Oral Cancer

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Many People Are Familiar with cancer awareness ribbons. Colors such as pink are associated with breast cancer and blue with prostate cancer. Because of increased awareness, more men and women are getting preventative screenings and diagnosing these diseases in early stages. Over the past 20 years, there have been many working to provide the same…

Oral Health and Weight Loss

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A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE is the best prevention for illness and chronic disease. It can also be just as effective as any medicine a doctor could prescribe. Whether you’re trying to lose weight, or simply live a healthy life, the good choices you’re making not only do wonders for your body and overall health, but they…