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What a World Without Sugar Would Mean to Your Oral Health
While a world without sugar may seem unimaginable to some, such a reality might offer more to smile about than you’d initially think. At our cosmetic dentistry in Edmond, Oklahoma, our team at Santa Fe Dental see the effects sugar consumption has on the appearance of our patient’s smile on a daily basis. Cutting out…
Read MoreHearts 2 Honduras Outreach Mission
At Santa Fe Dental, our Edmond, OK dentists not only care about our patients, our doctors also care about the people everywhere who don’t have access to the dental care they desperately need. That is why Santa Fe Dental’s own Dr. Michael Hansen volunteers his time and medical expertise to help those in need. This year…
Read MoreTooth Care For Toddlers
As babies turn into walking and talking toddlers, there are important oral health concerns to remember to keep your little one’s teeth healthy and happy. The experts at the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry both recommend that children should see the dentist by the time they are one year…
Read MoreMouthwash Use Could Increase Your Risk For Diabetes
At our family dentistry in Edmond, Oklahoma, our team at Santa Fe Dental will always happily inform patients about the need to brush and floss daily. For many patients, their daily oral hygiene routine also includes the use of a mouthwash as just one more step towards enjoying the freshest, healthiest smile possible. While mouthwash…
Read MoreDiet Can Help Lower the Risk of Tooth Loss
Diet ranks as one of the biggest factors when it comes to enjoying a lifetime of good health. Your Edmund, OK dentist recommends that all our patients at Santa Fe Dental follow the dietary guidelines set by the Food and Drug Administration to help lower their risk of long-term health problems such as diabetes, heart…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Cause of Gum Disease
Gingivitis ranks as one of the most common health problems in the U.S., with over 50 percent of the adult population suffering from some degree of gum disease. At the early stages of gingivitis – an early form of gum disease – most people don’t even notice their gums slowly turning a darker red, especially…
Read MoreDental Phobias Lead to Poor Oral Health in Patients
Dental anxiety is a condition that we commonly see at our family dentistry in Edmond, Oklahoma. Dental anxiety elevates from a simply preference to avoid the dentist to a phobia when it starts having a significant impact on a patient’s well-being. For example, people who suffer from dental phobias are more likely to have untreated…
Read MorePoor Oral Health Linked to Malnutrition
As your Edmond family dentist, our team at Santa Fe Dental strives to help educate our patients on the many ways that our oral health can impact our overall health. Recent research has shown that the mouth/body connection is very real, and that by suffering from poor oral health we can significantly increase our risk…
Read MoreStudy Finds Heavy Smoking May Undermine Implant Success
Heavy smoking may negatively impact the optimal time for implant placement, according to a recent study. Researchers discovered that heavy smoking slowed the health of posterior mandible implant but did not impact the survival rate of implants. The results of this study heavily suggest that smoking promoted the loss of marginal bone and the continued…
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