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October 14, 2015
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Dental Infections

Dr. Bowman and our team at Gentle Caring Dentistry will tell you that dental infections can be very serious; sometimes, they develop into a life-threatening situation. Cavities are caused by acid-generating microorganisms that deposit themselves on teeth surfaces. Over time, acid erodes tooth enamel, compromising tooth strength. The major culprit or cause of cavities is sweets, but even diet soda plays a substantial role in tooth erosion, largely because the phosphoric acid it contains alters the oral pH. Cavities can pave the way for other, more serious infections to develop.

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October 7, 2015
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October is National Dental Hygiene Month: A simple oral health routine for your busy lifestyle

Category : Gentalcare

Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around trying to spread peanut butter on sandwiches, answer your cell phone, remove the dog hair from your clothes, and make sure your child has completed his or her science fair project. Brushing your teeth can easily fall to the wayside. That is why our office promotes a simple, daily oral health regimen that you can easily incorporate into your busy lifestyle.

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September 30, 2015
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What happens during my hygiene appointment?

Category : Gentalcare

Regular visits to the dentist are important for people of all ages. Seeing Dr. Bowman as recommended provides preventive care for oral diseases. If a disease is already present, early detection can prevent hefty dental bills and further damage to the teeth and gums. Once you have made the decision to visit Gentle Caring Dentistry, you may ask yourself, “What happens during my hygiene appointment?”

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September 23, 2015
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Good Oral Health Habits When You’re Pregnant

Category : Gentalcare

Dr. Bowman and our team at Gentle Caring Dentistry will tell you that good oral health habits when you are pregnant are very important. A plaque or infectious buildup can affect the baby in gestation, and cause some unforeseen issues during birth. There are a few steps relating to oral health that can help prevent complications and other pregnancy issues. Here are a few things to consider about oral health when you are expecting.

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September 16, 2015
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Germs living on my toothbrush? Say it ain’t so!

Category : Gentalcare

You may have heard talk about the germs that can reside on your toothbrush and thought, “really?”

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September 9, 2015
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Five Tips for Taking Tots to the Dentist

Category : Gentalcare

Toddlers are notoriously balky about strangers. But their first dental visit should not be cause for fear and tears. Nor should you assume that getting your toddler to Gentle Caring Dentistry is going to involve a full-blown tantrum or Mafia-style bribery. “Honey, don’t worry. We’ll go get ice cream after…” sort of defeats the purpose of making that first dental appointment.

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September 2, 2015
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Happy Labor Day!

Category : Gentalcare

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 chance to barbeque in the beautiful Fremont, OH community, head to the lake, and wear your favorite pair of white pants.

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August 26, 2015
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Top Reasons People Choose Veneers

Category : Gentalcare

Dental veneers are a way to correct and transform your smile by using “contact lens”-thin shells of porcelain or ceramic material and bonding them to the front of your teeth. They are strong and durable, look and feel like natural teeth, and improve your smile immediately. Here are some of the top reasons to consider getting dental veneers.

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August 19, 2015
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Famous Dentists in History

Category : Gentalcare

Every six months or so you head down to your local dentist for a teeth cleaning, but have you ever thought that your dentist could one day be famous? Well, the chances are unlikely, however, there have been a number of dentists throughout history that have achieved acclaim and celebrity coming from a profession that is not typically associated with such regard. Here are a few examples:

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August 12, 2015
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How Smoking Increases the Risk of Oral Cancer

Category : Gentalcare

Cigarette smoke contains more than 6,000 chemicals, and at least 200 of those chemicals are known to be harmful to your health. When smoke is inhaled, moist oral tissues are saturated with excessive amounts of carbon monoxide, hydrogen cyanide, and a host of other known carcinogens. Most oral cancers originate in abnormal squamous cell activity, which are cells found on the lips, inside the mouth, and in the throat.

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Category Archives: Gentalcare

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Dental Infections

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October is National Dental Hygiene Month: A simple oral health routine for your busy lifestyle

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What happens during my hygiene appointment?

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Good Oral Health Habits When You’re Pregnant

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Germs living on my toothbrush? Say it ain’t so!

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Five Tips for Taking Tots to the Dentist

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Happy Labor Day!

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Top Reasons People Choose Veneers

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Famous Dentists in History

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How Smoking Increases the Risk of Oral Cancer

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