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• Is Gum Inflammation Linked to COVID-19?

  
  In the News
  “Keep flossing: A new study finds that gum disease may raise the chances of hospitalization or death if COVID-19 strikes.” WebMD (Gum disease, also known as periodontitis, usually follows gum inflammation.)
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• How to establish your child’s dental routine: start early!

  
  Healthy You, How To's
  Dental health and a gorgeous smile begin early in life. Even though teeth begin to develop in the mother’s womb you won’t see them for a while.  So when do you start your child’s dental routine? Even before your child has teeth you can begin caring for your baby’s gums using a soft cloth or piece […]
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• ARE ORAL HEALTH & HEART HEALTH CONNECTED?

  
  Healthy You
  When it comes to heart health, you would certainly be forgiven for not directly connecting it to oral health.  Most of us think high cholesterol levels are the biggest culprit in causing cardiovascular disease.  This is a mainstream mantra. Yet as research has progressed, our understanding has evolved. We now know that people with unhealthy gums1https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8292096/ face an […]
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