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Tooth Loss in Seniors Linked to Physical and Mental Deterioration

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Dr. Georgios Tsakos, of the University College London\’s Department of Epidemiology and Public Health in the U.K., recently published findings in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society linking senior tooth loss to physical and mental decline. Dr. Tsakos and his coauthors analyzed data from the English Longitudinal Study of Aging (ELSA) that included more […]

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Bad Breath (Halitosis) and Dental Care

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What Is Bad Breath (Halitosis)? Bad breath (halitosis) is the unpleasant odor produced when exhaling. More than 80 million people suffer from halitosis and the condition is unable to be eliminated with normal, consistent oral hygiene routines. Halitosis can be an embarrassing condition and some people are not even aware they suffer from it. What Causes

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Schedule a Dental Checkup for Child Before School Starts

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It’s hard to believe but the summer is about half over and children will soon be heading back to school.  Parents typically make sure that their children get physical examinations, booster shots, and vision and hearing tests before returning to school but they may overlook making dental appointments for checkups before school starts.  Dental checkups

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Periodontal Disease Pathogen Increases Risk of Atherosclerosis

Gum Disease, Uncategorized /

Oral infections and gum disease usually lead to gum inflammation and tooth loss in the oral cavity but a recent study shows that a pathogen associated with periodontal disease can increase the risk of atherosclerosis.  According to the study published in PLOS Pathogens, the periodontal disease pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis can evade the immune system and

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Understanding the Link Between Oral Cancer and Genetics

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Oral cancer is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that affects thousands of Americans every year. While lifestyle factors such as tobacco use and alcohol consumption are widely known contributors, recent research has uncovered a deeper layer: genetics may also play a role in your risk for developing oral cancer. At Wilhite Plano Dentist, we

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David Wilhite DDS Helps Veterans through Rebuilding America’s Warriors

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(Video from WFFA ABC 8 News is now longer available on their website) The veterans that return to America from our wars abroad often come home with a range of ailments such as various wounds or post traumatic stress disorder.  However, one common problem among veterans that is often not treated is their teeth.  David

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Composites: New Dental Filling Material Improves Treatment

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Fillings are a very common dental procedure but the material that dentists have traditionally used for fillings, amalgam, has fallen out of use.  White composite filling materials which are indistinguishable from the tooth have taken the place of amalgam but they contain photoactive materials that must be hardened with light.  The light cannot effectively penetrate

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