Oral Health & Hormones

January 07, 2019 - by uniteddentist - in Uncategorized

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Your weight. Your mood. Your sex drive. Your dental health. There’s one thing that can make all these aspects of your health go haywire — hormones.  You may be surprised to learn that hormone surges may make you more vulnerable to gum disease. Here’s why: More female hormones (estrogen and progesterone) cause more blood to flow

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Dentures

October 04, 2018 - by uniteddentist - in Uncategorized

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Dentures   Dentures are removable appliances that can replace missing teeth and help restore your smile. If you’ve lost all of your natural teeth, whether from gum disease, tooth decay or injury, replacing missing teeth will benefit your appearance and your health. That’s because dentures make it easier to eat and speak better than you

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Nutrition tips for pregnancy

August 07, 2018 - by uniteddentist - in Uncategorized

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Did you know that a baby’s teeth begin to develop between the third and sixth months of pregnancy? That’s why making smart food choices now can help set your child up to be Mouth Healthy for Life. During your pregnancy a sufficient quantity of nutrients—especially vitamins A, C, and D, protein, calcium and phosphorous—are needed.

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Temporomandibular Disorder – TMD

July 02, 2018 - by uniteddentist - in Uncategorized

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Have you ever heard anyone mention TMD or TMJ?   What is a TMD? (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder)  The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the name of the joint located on either side of your head, just in front of your ears. These joints connect your mandible (jawbone) to your temporal bone (skull). The TMJ, which can rotate

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Teeth Grinding

June 24, 2018 - by uniteddentist - in Uncategorized

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“Keep a stiff upper lip” or “get a grip!” That’s often the advice we get—and give—on how to cope with stress. If you take it literally, the result could be grinding your teeth or clenching your jaws. It’s called bruxism, and often it happens as you sleep.  Teeth grinding can be caused not just by stress

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GUM DISEASE AND MEN

May 09, 2018 - by uniteddentist - in Uncategorized

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GUM DISEASE AND MEN Periodontal health for men is extremely important as it may impact a variety of other health factors. Research has found that periodontal disease is higher in men (56.4 percent) than in women (38.4 percent). This may be because men are less likely to go to the dentist or because men have

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