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Even though medical and dental treatments are looked at as separate – the HPV vaccine is an area where integration between the two is important. HPV infection is thought to cause 70% of cases of cancer in the back of the throat and tonsils (also known as oropharyngeal cancer). The vaccine prevents these types of cancer-causing infections.

Why you can talk to your dentist about the HPV vaccine (yes, really!)

Even though medical and dental treatments are looked at as separate – the HPV vaccine is an area where integration between the two is important. HPV infection is thought to cause 70% of cases of cancer in the back of the throat and tonsils (also known as oropharyngeal cancer). The vaccine prevents these types of cancer-causing infections.

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July 20th, 2023


Cleaning the spaces and surfaces between your teeth is as important as the front and back. Unfortunately, using a toothbrush is not an effective way to clean these hard-to-reach spaces. Besides traditional floss, there are other ways to keep these spaces free of plaque and build up. Take a look to see which option may work the best for your routine!

Interdental cleaners: how to choose

Cleaning the spaces and surfaces between your teeth is as important as the front and back. Unfortunately, using a toothbrush is not an effective way to clean these hard-to-reach spaces. Besides traditional floss, there are other ways to keep these spaces free of plaque and build up. Take a look to see which option may work the best for your routine!

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June 20th, 2023


Snoring can cause some negative oral health consequences. Learn what the risks are and how to help prevent snoring.

What does snoring do to your mouth?

Snoring can cause some negative oral health consequences. Learn what the risks are and how to help prevent snoring.

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June 6th, 2023


Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month, we are focusing on the connection between mental health and oral health, specifically for children and adolescents. Anxiety and depression in youth doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mental health & oral health in youth

Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month, we are focusing on the connection between mental health and oral health, specifically for children and adolescents. Anxiety and depression in youth doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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May 23rd, 2023


We often mention the impact of oral health on overall health, so let’s take a look at the ways signs or symptoms in the mouth can point to other greater health concerns.

What do my teeth tell me about my health?

We often mention the impact of oral health on overall health, so let’s take a look at the ways signs or symptoms in the mouth can point to other greater health concerns.

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March 8th, 2023


In cold and flu season, you might experience canker or cold sores more often. What are these sores and what can cause them? Find out more inside.

Canker and cold sores

In cold and flu season, you might experience canker or cold sores more often. What are these sores and what can cause them? Find out more inside.

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January 17th, 2023


Don't get stuck with bad breath or cavity-causing bacteria in your mouth - try chewing some sugar-free gum! 

See our recommendations for choosing gum that supports your oral health and its possible benefits in this post.

Chewing gum: a sticky subject

Don't get stuck with bad breath or cavity-causing bacteria in your mouth - try chewing some sugar-free gum! See our recommendations for choosing gum that supports your oral health and its possible benefits in this post.

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December 12th, 2022


Even when enjoying festive foods and drinks, you can still care for your oral health. Here are some ideas for creating a more healthy plate this Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving cravings to make you smile

Even when enjoying festive foods and drinks, you can still care for your oral health. Here are some ideas for creating a more healthy plate this Thanksgiving.

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November 21st, 2022


We ask questions around a specific dental health practice or product and a dentist answers.
The topic: mouthwash

Mouthwash – ask a dentist!

We ask questions around a specific dental health practice or product and a dentist answers. The topic: mouthwash

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November 1st, 2022



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