February 2, 2015 To discuss facial and oral piercing we must first take a look back in history. Did you know that the earliest known representation of piercing was in a dog figure created in Egypt around 1500 BC? It was considered a symbol of royalty. Mayans used piercing as a symbol of spirituality, virility, […]
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January 28th, 2015 How many of you have heard snap, crackle, or pop when you open your mouth? And no, I’m not talking about when you are eating a delicious bowl of Rice Krispies cereal. I am reffering the the sounds associated with temporomandibular dysfunction. The cause of TMD (temporomandibular joint dysfunction) is unknown in
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January 7, 2015 Hard to believe we are almost through with the first full week of January 2015 already. As we wrap up this holiday season full of rich indulgences and stress, and move into weather changes as well as cold and flu season we often notice increase in patients asking us about mouth sores…
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Over the past 7-10 years there has been significant development in the oral/ systemic health connection. Did you know that nearly two-thirds of the American population over the age of 35 is suffering from some form of periodontal disease? More concerning is the connection that Scientists have made between periodontal infection and potentially life threatening
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As I was finishing my coffee this morning I realized we’ve never discussed halitosis. Halitosis is also known as bad breath. No matter what it’s called…no one wants it. According to the Academy of General Dentistry in 2012, more than 80 million people suffer from chronic halitosis, or bad breath. So, what causes bad breath?
Halitosis: good, the bad, and the ugly! Read More »
OUCH! – Dental Sensitivity
Dental Sensitivity can be a “real bear.” Tooth sensitivity can be triggered by hot, cold, sweet, or sour foods and drinks, or even just by breathing cold air. Sensitivity is often described as a quick shooting pain to the nerve of the tooth. OUCH!
Did you know that tooth sensitivity can be a sign of further dental problems? It’s important to visit your dental professional to determine the cause of your dental sensitivity and treat it properly.
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A Dry Mouth can be a big dental problem. Have you ever wondered why you always have a feeling of being parched? What about cracked lips? Dry mouth, also known as xerostomia, is a condition in the mouth that occurs when saliva glands don’t work properly. Saliva is an important part of a healthy mouth.
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“…the only thing we have to fear is fear itself” President Franklin D. Roosevelt said those words about a far greater fear than going to the dentist, but it’s true about visiting the dentist — there really is nothing to fear, but the fear itself. Did you know that the three biggest reasons people don’t
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Lima Dental Associates is excited to announce two new additions to our team. Welcome Wesley Shankland, D.D.S., Ph.D. and Director of the TMJ & Facial Pain Center and welcome Dr. Alfred “Duke” Heller, founder of the Midwest Implant Institute. We are thrilled with the wealth of knowledge that both bring to Lima, Spencerville, and New Bremen Dental Associates.
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