"Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad." -- Anne Geddes Father’s Day is June 19th and the perfect time to honor every dad who shows up for his children. It's not easy being the best father you can be, but it makes a huge difference in a…
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The community health awareness group Oral Health America has reported that 82 percent of adults are unaware of the role that infectious bacteria can play in tooth decay or cavities, and almost three out of five children aged 12 to 19 have tooth decay. Since June is National Smile Month, Dr. Roger and Scott Amundson…
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When most people think of complications of diabetes, they think of an increased risk of blindness, limb amputation, heart disease, and neuropathy. However, Dr. Roger and Scott Amundson and our team want you to know that emerging research is revealing a possible connection between uncontrolled diabetes and dental problems. Whether you have type 2 diabetes…
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The dental section of your local drugstore or favorite online site offers more dental tools for home care than ever before. Little angled mirrors. Tongue scrapers. Gum stimulators. Interproximal brushes. Why, there are even curettes and scalers to help you remove tartar at home. But should you try do-it-yourself scaling (the technical term for scraping…
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