Dr. Donald W. Ray, DMD, Dr. Mary Alice Connor, DMD and the team at our dental office are pleased to provide professional and caring dental services to their patients from Greensburg PA and the surrounding communities. Our dental services include: adult, children's, cosmetic, family, general, implant, orthodontic, preventive, restorative and sedation dentistry services.
Lately, there has been a lot of talk about flossing and if it is good or not! Kind of reminds me of coffee, some studies say is good for you and others say it isn't.
Maintaining good oral care during the holidays can be tough with the bombardment of sugary sweets all season. Counting down to Christmas with an advent calendar is a fun activity for your kids, but if they are filled with chocolate and sweets, it won't be so great for their teeth. Check out these simple sugar-free ideas to fill your countdown instead.
Analysis of medical research shows that gum disease, stroke, and heart disease are linked. A troublesome conclusion, since heart disease is commonly fatal, which means if you suffer from gum disease, treating it is of utmost importance to retaining your health. The American Dental Association estimates that 8 out of 10 Americans have periodontal (gum) disease. These figures should guarantee that gum disease would be handled as a nationwide epidemic. But because tooth loss is considered merely unpleasant, not immediately life threatening, the danger of the disease has been ignored for far too long. However, that thought process is altering.
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