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Shining a light on state-of-the-art dental care – Thomas S. Jennings, DDS

Shining a Light on State-of-the-Art Dental Care

By Thomas S. Jennings, DDS, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine

The use of surgical lasers is one of the more recent advances in dentistry. Especially by taking advantage of newer Light Emitting Diode (LED) machines, it is becoming much more practical to offer the advantages of laser technology on a routine basis during dental treatment. After researching and learning about this subject over the past few months while adding this modality to my practice, I felt it timely to pass a useful summary of that information along to you. […]

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What you need to know about digital dentures – Norman J. Pomerance, DDS, LIVING WELL Magazine

Digital Dentures

By Norman J. Pomerance, DDS, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
In this digital age we are now living, many advances in medicine and dentistry are derived from using the computer as a tool to improve our traditional methods of treating patients. The most recent advancement in dentistry for treating a patient who has no remaining teeth is dentures that are constructed from a digital image of their mouth. […]

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Two-way relationship between diabetes and periodontal disease – Northlake Periodontics – LIVING WELL Magazine

Two-Way Relationship Between Diabetes and Periodontal Disease

Diabetes can increase a patient’s chance of having periodontal disease and research suggests that periodontal disease may make it more difficult for diabetics to control their blood sugar.

Courtesy Northlake Periodontics, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine
More than 25 million people in the U.S., that is 8.3% of the population, have diabetes with seven million being undiagnosed. […]

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Star Dental Systems on the Oral Systemic Connection – LIVING WELL Magazine

The Oral Systemic Connection

By Larry J. Rush, DDS, PC, Star Dental Systems, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
Did you grow up singing Dem Bones? I think it is probably one of the first songs I learned as a child in the 1950s. The website at the bottom will take you to the video of the Delta Rhythm Boys singing Dem Bones purported to have been written by James Weldon (1871-1938). […]

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New Image Dental on how tooth loss and dentures can affect your health – LIVING WELL Magazine

TOOTH LOSS, DENTURES & how it could AFFECT YOUR HEALTH!
Courtesy New Image Dental, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine
Dr. Charlie Mayo, founder of the famous Mayo Clinic, said: “Without teeth there cannot be good digestion. Without good digestion, there cannot be good nutrition. Without good nutrition, there cannot be health.” If you’ve lost teeth, you may have or may be considering dentures or partial dentures. […]

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Northlake Periodontics talks periodontal maintenance care – LIVING WELL Magazine

How often should I be seen for periodontal maintenance care?

Courtesy Northlake Periodontics, LLC, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine
Periodontal disease is the main cause of tooth loss in adults in the U.S. and has been associated with many other health risks. This disease is an ongoing infection with periods of activity. Once you have been diagnosed with periodontal disease, it is important to remain dedicated to a permanent schedule of professional oral care and diligent home care to maintain your health. This disease can’t be cured, but its destruction can be halted through regular maintenance visits. […]

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Dr. Norman J. Pomerance talks a new smile in a snap – LIVING WELL Magazine

A NEW SMILE IN A SNAP

By Dr. Norman J. Pomerance, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
If you have ever thought of improving your smile by whitening your teeth, having them straightened, repaired or missing ones replaced, you may have considered braces, implants, bridges, and veneers or crowns. These cosmetic procedures would surely result in a bright, new smile you could be proud of; but they are time consuming and require a significant financial investment. […]

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Thomas S. Jennings, DDS, on how to prevent oral cancer – LIVING WELL Magazine

Oral Cancer: Are You Aware?
By Thomas S. Jennings, DDS, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
Are you aware that more than 36,000 Americans are annually diagnosed with oral and pharyngeal cancer? The incidence of this disease is on the rise and currently accounts for about one death per hour in the U.S. or over 8,000 people every year. […]

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More Smiles Dental Spa on the truth about CPAPs and Sleep Apnea – LIVING WELL Magazine

The Truth About CPAPs and Sleep Apnea

Courtesy Dr. Moreau, More Smiles Dental Spa, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine
Is your snoring killing you? Is your spouse’s snoring “killing” you? The truth is that snoring may be much more than just an aggravation for your bed partner. Snoring leads to sleep apnea, and sleep apnea can lead to a host of health problems: weight gain, lack of concentration, depression, teeth grinding and clenching, periodontal disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and worst of all––early death. […]