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Are your bad teeth killing you? by Saundra G. Patient Expert

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Posted in: Blog Posts in Dental Health Your body has natural defensive barriers. Healthy gum tissue is one of those barriers.In his article, “Are my bad teeth killing me?” Dr. Robert O. Nara wrote that ... Read on »

November is National Diabetes Month. by Saundra G. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Dental Health It is your responsibility to control diabetes. Don’t let diabetes control you.Get the story at this link: http://gotteethguide.com/tag/american-diabetes-association/Wha ... Read on »

What happens when you have a heart murmur and ignore a bad tooth filling? by Saundra G. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Dental Health This is a true story told to me by the wife of a dental patient with a heart murmur (mostly in her words).Three months ago my husband lost part of a filling and used a tempora ... Read on »

The $2 Million Case of the Pulled Teeth! by Saundra G. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Dental Health Elizabeth Smith only wanted three teeth in her upper jaw removed. Oops! A dentist at a Florence, S.C., dental clinic pulled all 16 of her upper teeth - by mistake.A jury awar ... Read on »

Not another periodontal laser surgery! by Saundra G. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Dental Health Yes. Two years ago in October I had periodontal laser surgery. I had it again this October. My periodontist and I thought my teeth would be fine because I vigilantly brush and ... Read on »

Can an apple a day keep the doctor and the dentist away? by Saundra G. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Dental Health There are enough studies to prove that apples are a whole-body benefit fruit that lowers blood cholesterol, protects your teeth from bacteria and plaque, improves bowel functi ... Read on »

Please vote for me! by Saundra G. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Dental Health Hello, dear readers.It’s time for the 2nd annual Peoples Health Blogger Awards and I need your help to win. I’d really appreciate your vote.What I know for sure is ... Read on »

Hi, dear readers.It's time for t ... by Saundra G. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Dental Health Hi, dear readers. It's time for the 2nd annual Peoples Health Blogger Awards and I need your help to win. Pleae vote for me at www.gotteethguide.com or click my badge in the ... Read on »

Healthy Halloween Teeth by Saundra G. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Dental Health Who doesn’t like Halloween candy? Your teeth and your body hate it, your dentist loves it. America’s annual Halloween sugar festival tab is almost $2 billion.This ... Read on »

October is National Dental Hygiene Month. by Saundra G. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Dental Health You know what to do.Make an appointment to get your teeth examined and cleaned. Your dental hygienist will give you a new toothbrush and floss and another lesson in brushing a ... Read on »

Tongue piercings increase your risk of brain infections. by Saundra G. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Dental Health The newest fashion obsession of tongue piercing is associated with tongue infections, tooth fractures, periodontal (gum) disease, heart problems, respiratory tract disease, a ... Read on »

6 preventative treatments for periodontal disease by Saundra G. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Dental Health The goal of periodontal treatment is to control and stop the infection. It can’t always save the affected teeth.These are 6 common preventative treatments of differing d ... Read on »

An eye tooth gives the gift of sight. by Saundra G. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Dental Health Tooth bone and ligament have a better chance of living around the eye than a lot of other materials.At the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami’s Mille ... Read on »

Lemon juice can wear away your tooth enamel. by Saundra G. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Dental Health We all know blueberries and broccoli help stop periodontal disease. But do you know that lemons can wear away tooth enamel?Jennifer Jablow, a cosmetic dentist in New York City ... Read on »

3 Reasons To Love Your Electric Toothbrush. by Saundra G. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Dental Health I had surgery on my left arm Tuesday and I’m left-handed. That is not an acceptable excuse to avoid brushing my teeth so I discovered 3 reasons to love my electric tooth ... Read on »

Fight periodontal disease with pineapples. by Saundra G. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Dental Health Pineapple is a golden yellow, sweet, juicy, luscious, tropical fruit that has an ample supply of Vitamin C, which is good for your gums.A study conducted at the State Universi ... Read on »

Why should you clean your toothbrush? by Saundra G. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Dental Health If you have gingivitis or periodontal disease, your toothbrush can transfer oral bacteria back into your mouth after every use. To avoid bacterial transfer, do this:1. Dip you ... Read on »

Top 100 Dentistry Blogs by Saundra G. Patient Expert

1 Comment Posted in: Blog Posts in Dental Health Top 100 BlogsWuuhoo! The Daily Reviewer ranked www.gotteethguide.com in the Top 100 Dentistry Blogs. Thank you.What I know for sure is that it’s all connected.Saundra Go ... Read on »

How to make a dental appointment you will keep. by Saundra G. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Dental Health Researchers have found that people tend to miss appointments for life-saving procedures like a mammogram, colonoscopy, and skin cancer screenings. Dental appointments can be l ... Read on »

Brace yourself for periodontal disease. by Saundra G. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Dental Health I received this email from a reader about adult braces and periodontal disease. I’m publishing it to help you if you’re considering getting braces.“Thank you ... Read on »

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