Many patients experience anxiety during dental appointments. Dr. Roger and Scott Amundson and our team want to help you overcome any fear you may feel when you come to your regular visits. If you know you suffer from anxiety during your dental checkups, nitrous oxide sedation, popularly known as “laughing gas,” may be helpful during…
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Oral cancer is about twice as common in men than women. The likelihood of developing oral cancer increases with age. Half of the people diagnosed with oral cancer are over the age of 62. Tobacco and alcohol use can increase the likelihood of developing oral cancer. 80% of patients with oral cancer use tobacco, and…
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The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He envisioned an Earth Day that would be a kind of environmental teach-in. The first Earth Day celebration took place on April 22, 1970, and a surprising 20 million people participated on that day. Ultimately, it became the largest organized…
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Based on CDC recommendations to help prevent COVID-19, the following are guidelines to disinfect your toothbrush: Disinfect your toothbrush if you are sick If you suspect that you or another member from your household is infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, you should regularly disinfect areas and objects that may have body fluids on…
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