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Ask a Dentist: Does Gum Disease Affect Your Heart?

March 16, 2020

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Dentist performing a gum exam on female patientYou may think it’s a coincidence that February is Gum Disease Awareness Month and American Heart Month, but your gums and heart are actually linked in surprising ways. And since gum disease affects an estimated 65 million Americans, it’s likely that you or someone you know has a higher risk of heart problems and doesn’t know it. Fortunately, you can lower your risk by learning about the signs of gum disease and how seeing a dentist in Danville can help you stay a lot healthier. Read on to find out more!

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5 Things NOT to Do with Your Teeth

March 14, 2020

Filed under: Uncategorized — danvilledental @ 7:06 pm

person opening bottle with their teeth

Old habits may be hard to break, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to overcome them. Sometimes, all it takes is reminding yourself about the consequences of your bad habits. This is especially true when it comes to dental habits. Many of us engage in harmful activities with our teeth that can hurt them over time, or even in the blink of an eye. A dentist in Danville is here to highlight five of these habits, as well as provide some helpful tips on how to stop them.

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