When it comes to dental hygiene, “going green” is not the first phrase that comes to mind. But if you are brushing properly, you are also replacing your toothbrush every three to four months as the bristles become frayed and wear down. Sure, that’s a tiny amount of plastic from each of us going to…
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Medical doctors and dental health professionals, like Dr. Roger and Scott Amundson, have debated over the connection (or lack thereof) between gum disease and heart disease. While there still is no unanimous consensus on whether there is a link – or the extent to any link there may be – several studies offer some interesting…
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An article was released to the public stating that dental X-rays contribute to a type of brain cancer. After reading an article like this, your first thought may be to avoid dental X-rays, but you may want to hold off on that quick judgment. As with any treatment we offer at Amundson Dental Associates, education…
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Did you know that April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month? Oral cancer is the cancer of the mouth, tongue, or throat, and can affect functions like eating, drinking, and speaking. This April, as we observe Oral Cancer Awareness Month, our practice is dedicated to highlighting the critical aspects of oral cancer, from its symptoms to…
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