Gum disease is a bigger problem than you might think. More than half of all adults over age 30 have it, and that figure jumps to 70% of adults over 65. If left untreated, gum (periodontal) disease can eventually loosen teeth and cause them to fall out. It can also cause health issues outside of…
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Can you believe it's already September? At Amundson Dental Associates, we know that gingivitis, the early stage of periodontal disease, can be difficult to recognize. Many people don’t recognize the warning signs, bleeding and swollen gums, as a precursor to gum disease. This month, a national campaign is under way to raise awareness about…
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Labor Day honors the contributions that workers have made to this country, and for many Americans, the holiday is a great time to relax at home with family and friends. But there are quite a few people who celebrate the holiday by getting out of town, with an estimated 33 million people traveling more than…
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This National Dog Day, we’re highlighting Kimmi, our dental hygienist, and her two loving pups, Elli and Jenna. Elli is a blue heeler/ black lab mix named after Elsa from the movie "Frozen" and Jenna is a German Shepherd named after a main character from the movie “Balto". Both Elli and Jenna bring so much…
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