General Dentistry

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The Importance of Regular Dental Checkups in Oral Cancer Detection

In the realm of healthcare, prevention has long been hailed as the best medicine. This adage resonates profoundly when it comes to oral cancer. While often overlooked, regular dental checkups play a crucial role in the early detection and prevention of oral cancer. In this blog, we’ll delve into why these routine visits are vital

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The Oral-Systemic Link: Gum Disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis

There has long been evidence that oral health is related to overall well-being, and researchers are now pointing to another link: the one between gum disease and rheumatoid arthritis. According to a study published by the Arthritis Foundation, there was a clear relationship between the level of pain patients felt when their teeth were professionally cleaned versus

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Flossing

When brushing your teeth while getting ready to head to work or get to bed, it’s often tempting to skip flossing in order to save a little time. We’ve already brushed our teeth, so what’s the worst that could happen if we don’t floss? If you asked the experts at Old Settlers Dental, they’d probably

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