When you were a kid, your parents may have told you to drink milk to build strong bones and grow tall and strong. Now that you have children of your
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How much calcium does my child need?
posted: Sep. 26, 2023.
When you were a kid, your parents may have told you to drink milk to build strong bones and grow tall and strong. Now that you have children of your
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Is sleep apnea linked to cancer? Studies say, ‘Yes’.
posted: Sep. 19, 2023.
Recently, multiple studies have concluded that people with sleep apnea, a disorder that causes snoring, fatigue, and dangerous gaps in breathing at night due to throat muscles collapsing, are five
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Medication Can Lead To Xerostomia in Women
posted: Sep. 12, 2023.
Xerostomia, otherwise known as dry mouth, can be a side effect of many common medications. Drugs used for blood pressure, birth control, antidepressants, or cancer treatments may cause the dry
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Some Benefits to Giving Your Smile an Extra Boost
posted: Sep. 05, 2023.
For many individuals, autumn brings with it a number of new beginnings. Fall is the time that many people return to school, get back to the daily grind after an
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Happy Labor Day!
posted: Aug. 29, 2023.
Labor Day is upon us, and that means the non-official end to summer. Before the kids head back to school and temperatures start to cool down, this is your last
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The Effects of Biting Your Nails
posted: Aug. 22, 2023.
Also known as onchophagia, the habit of nail biting is one of the so-called “nervous habits” that can be triggered by stress, excitement, or boredom. Approximately half of all kids
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Snack Attack
posted: Aug. 15, 2023.
Should a quick bite between meals make us feel guilty? Or worse, make our teeth suffer a greater risk of cavities? Let’s avoid both those possibilities! We have several tooth-healthy
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Mamelons
posted: Aug. 08, 2023.
Quick trivia question: define “mamelon.” Some kind of warm blooded animal? No, not a member of the mammal clan, but good guess. A fruit of the gourd family? Nope! There
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The Dog Days of Summer
posted: Aug. 01, 2023.
Here we are in the middle of the hottest time of the year. Yes, it’s the dog days of summer. But, wait—just what are “the dog days of summer,” anyway?
The
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Women's Hormones and Oral Health
posted: Jul. 25, 2023.
At Palos Dental Center, we know that hormones affect a woman's mood, but did you know they can also impact the health of a woman’s mouth? Women are susceptible to
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Healthy Diet, Healthier Gums?
posted: Jul. 18, 2023.
Since gum disease is one of the most common adult diseases, it’s no wonder the doctor and our team stress the importance of prevention. Effective brushing and flossing, regular dental
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Heading Off to College? Maybe It’s Time to Graduate to an Electric Toothbrush!
posted: Jul. 11, 2023.
Your trusty manual toothbrush has been with you from pre-school through high school—well, obviously not the same manual toothbrush, because that would be seriously unhygienic—but it’s the kind of toothbrush
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Happy Fourth of July
posted: Jul. 04, 2023.
Every year, Americans all over the world celebrate the birth of the country and its independence on the Fourth of July. There are countless ways that people celebrate and they
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Understanding Cavities
posted: Jun. 27, 2023.
Getting a cavity seems like delayed punishment for eating that special dessert every weekend or for the few days you forgot to floss. When you are doing everything right with
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Periodontal Health during Pregnancy
posted: Jun. 20, 2023.
Congratulations! Your pregnancy is a time of joy and excitement—and a time to take special care of yourself. You’ve discovered that pregnancy brings many physical changes, but it may still
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Dental Veneers
posted: Jun. 13, 2023.
Are you looking to improve the appearance of your front teeth? Dental veneers are widely used to improve the appearance of front teeth and are a much more conservative option
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