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Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths

March 4, 2015

At Gentle Caring Dentistry, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. One of the most common ways we recommend to boost your oral health is by improving your diet, because you (and your mouth) truly are what you eat. A healthy diet can lead to a healthy mouth and body, while an unhealthy diet can lead to the exact opposite.

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What is gum disease?

February 25, 2015

Category : Gentalcare

Gum disease, also called periodontal disease, is an infection of the gum tissues, and is something seen all too often by Dr. Bowman. Extending from inflammation of the gums (gingivitis) to more serious infections and complications (periodontitis), there is a wide range of gum disease severity.

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Canker Sores and Stress

February 18, 2015

Category : Gentalcare

Canker sores are painful lesions that form in the soft tissues of the mouth, usually along the inner lips, under the tongue, and along the cheek walls. They are usually small and round, and take on a white or yellow hue. Though most are generally harmless and tend to heal on their own within a week or two of appearing, canker sores can be very irritating.

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Choose Chocolate on Valentine’s Day

February 11, 2015

Category : Gentalcare

From a student handing out sweets for her classmates to an older married couple exchanging boxes of candy, Valentine’s Day is the time of year when people like to show affection by gifting sugary treats to their loved ones. Whether you’re on the giving or receiving end of Valentine’s Day candy, you can celebrate the holiday in a healthier way by making dark chocolate your confection of choice.

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The Link Between Dental Hygiene and Your Overall Health

February 4, 2015

Category : Gentalcare

When patients of Gentle Caring Dentistry hear any mention of oral or dental hygiene, they probably think of brushing and flossing their teeth. Although these are extremely important, the term dental hygiene encompasses much more than that. Your mouth’s health, including your teeth, has an important impact on your overall physical health. The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research published the surgeon general’s first ever report on dental health. It is called A National Call to Action to Promote Oral Health. In that report, the Surgeon General states that the 1948 World Health Organization expanded its earlier definition of health to “a complete state of physical, mental, and social well-being, and not just the absence of infirmity.”

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How do I overcome my dental anxiety?

January 28, 2015

Category : Gentalcare

Do you feel anxious before every dentist appointment? If the answer is yes, you are not alone—more than 75 percent of Americans feel anxious when visiting their dentist. Today, Dr. Bowman and our team thought we would provide some tips to reduce your stress about visiting our Fremont, OH office.

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Four Oral Health Issues Seniors Face

January 21, 2015

Category : Gentalcare

Oral health is an important and often overlooked component of an older person’s general health and well-being. Dr. Bowman and our team know that for many of our older patients, oral health can become an issue when arthritis or other neurological problems render them unable to brush or floss their teeth as effectively as they once did. Today, we thought we would discuss four common oral health issues our older patients face and how they can avoid them:

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Dental Visits Are Not So Bad

January 14, 2015

Category : Gentalcare

Many people dread going to the dentist. Dental visits have the reputation of being painful and uncomfortable, and it is common for people to compare unfortunate situations such as having a root canal or feeling the dentist’s drill. However, at Gentle Caring Dentistry, dental visits are not that bad.

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DIY Cures for Bad Breath

January 7, 2015

Category : Gentalcare

Are you afraid to open your mouth because you have bad breath? You’re not alone bad breath or Halitosis happens to everyone, at one time or another. If you have chronic bad breath there could be a number of reasons, including:

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New Year’s Day Around the World

December 31, 2014

Category : Gentalcare

New Year’s Day marks the beginning of the calendar year in most parts of the world. The holiday is celebrated on January 1st of each year. Customs and celebrations vary by country, religion, and even individual desires. Whether celebrated quietly or with gusto, the day brings the start of new opportunities for those that observe it.

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