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Clinician’s Corner: Acidic drinks & your teeth

November 18th, 2021

Clinician’s Corner: Acidic drinks & your teeth

Many foods and beverages create an acidic environment in your mouth that can cause decay and erosion of enamel over time. This can lead to cavities. Learn about which beverages to drink and which to avoid in order to protect your teeth.

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A strong immune system is one of the main goals of healthy living and is necessary for good health and fitness. In this segment of Clinician's Corner, Dr. Templeton explains how your oral health can affect your immune system's ability to fight disease and keep you healthy.

Clinician's Corner: Oral health & the immune system

A strong immune system is one of the main goals of healthy living and is necessary for good health and fitness. In this segment of Clinician's Corner, Dr. Templeton explains how your oral health can affect your immune system's ability to fight disease and keep you healthy.

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November 4th, 2021


When it comes to caring for your teeth, brushing is a crucial cornerstone. Brushing your teeth keeps your mouth healthy by removing food particles and bacteria that can lead to cavities and gum disease. 
Here are answers to commonly asked questions about toothbrushing.

Ask an Expert: Basics of Toothbrushing

When it comes to caring for your teeth, brushing is a crucial cornerstone. Brushing your teeth keeps your mouth healthy by removing food particles and bacteria that can lead to cavities and gum disease. Here are answers to commonly asked questions about toothbrushing.

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September 7th, 2021


In this segment of Clinician's Corner, Dr. Nina Prabhu explains the main ways you should care for and clean your braces to maintain good oral health.

Clinician's Corner: Caring for & cleaning braces

In this segment of Clinician's Corner, Dr. Nina Prabhu explains the main ways you should care for and clean your braces to maintain good oral health.

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July 8th, 2021


Dr. Templeton explains the importance of dental sealants as part of regular preventive care. Learn how dental sealants can keep cavities from forming on molars in both children and adults.

Clinician’s Corner: Dental Sealants

Dr. Templeton explains the importance of dental sealants as part of regular preventive care. Learn how dental sealants can keep cavities from forming on molars in both children and adults.

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June 15th, 2021


Some kids might struggle to keep up with a healthy dental routine over the summer. Here are some tips to keep kids on track with brushing teeth and flossing from pediatrician Dr. Eileen Crespo.

Clinician’s Corner: Keep kids smiling all summer!

Some kids might struggle to keep up with a healthy dental routine over the summer. Here are some tips to keep kids on track with brushing teeth and flossing from pediatrician Dr. Eileen Crespo.

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June 8th, 2021


Dr. Eileen Crespo provides a review on head and neck cancer awareness and prevention, and provides important reminders about the impacts the disease has on oral health.

Clinician’s Corner: Head and Neck Cancer Awareness and Prevention

Dr. Eileen Crespo provides a review on head and neck cancer awareness and prevention, and provides important reminders about the impacts the disease has on oral health.

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June 1st, 2021


In this installment of Clinician's Corner, Dr. Nina Prabhu shares some tips and reminders to help those who intend to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Clinician's Corner: Preparing to get the COVID-19 Vaccine

In this installment of Clinician's Corner, Dr. Nina Prabhu shares some tips and reminders to help those who intend to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

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May 26th, 2021


With increased stress and anxiety surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, some people may be experiencing pain or symptoms of bruxism (teeth grinding). Dr. Templeton explains what bruxism is and offers some solutions that can help those who experience it.

Clinician’s Corner: Teeth grinding & COVID-19

With increased stress and anxiety surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, some people may be experiencing pain or symptoms of bruxism (teeth grinding). Dr. Templeton explains what bruxism is and offers some solutions that can help those who experience it.

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