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How a Healthy Mouth Promotes a Healthy Body

updated Nov. 20, 2024 Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body The health of the mouth is intricately connected to the overall health of the body. Recent studies show that plaque in the mouth from periodontal disease may increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. There is a...
Same Day Dental Crowns are an Excellent Option

Same Day Dental Crowns are an Excellent Option

Over a year ago, the Biological Dental Group at NIHA embarked on new dimension in dental services: the same day dental crown/onlay. The technology and advantages to our patients and the quality control has been nothing short of fantastic. For the first time, dentists can have total control over the quality of the lab work for the restoration process. That means precision in the design of the

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Replace Those Missing Teeth with Ceramic Dental Implants

Your teeth serve many functions.  Obviously they are critical for chewing and esthetics but more importantly if teeth are not replaced especially posterior or back teeth, that empty space will allow neighboring teeth to drift into the space formerly occupied by the extracted tooth. Without replacing that missing tooth the neighboring teeth above and to the sides will move into that space altering the way your teeth come together.  That altered bite changes jaw alignment, blood flow to and from the brain as well as alters the nervous system function throughout the head and neck. Bite changes will eventually disrupt the TMJ or jaw joint.

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The Holistic Dentist says: Consider Invisalign for Straighter Teeth

The Holistic Dentist says: Consider Invisalign for Straighter Teeth

According to an epidemiological study done by the National Center for Health Statistics, NCHS, 75% of people in the United States need their teeth straightened. Strait teeth are not just for good photos and cosmetic reasons! Strait teeth contribute to good oral health, the ability to chew, speak, clean teeth properly, jaw alignment, the palate, and even sleep quality.

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