The holidays are an exciting time of year as you gather with friends and loved ones over warm meals. No gettogether is complete without a few yummy sweat treats, like cookies and cakes. While it may seem like a few days of overindulgence will not cause any harm, this could not be further from the truth. Not only are sugary treats bad for your waistline, but your dental health as well. If you are not careful, it could lead to some unexpected news at your next appointment with your dentist in Putnam. To protect your smile during the holidays, there are some simple tips to keep in mind.
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Dentist in Putman has 5 Hacks for a Healthy Holiday Smile
November 16, 2017
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Your Putnam Dentists Advise Fluoride for Strong Teeth
January 21, 2017
Putnam dentists, Dr. Carolyn McGinn and Dr. Walter McGinn, work hard to assist patients in preventing tooth decay and gum disease. They’d much rather do that than to use all the restorative dental skills and experience they have acquired over the years. So, they recommend the application of fluoride to keep tooth enamel strong. Could fluoride help your dental health?
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Putnam Dentist Offers Tips to Relieve Dry Mouth
December 17, 2016
For most people, a dry mouth is one of the signs of thirst and a glass of water will quench both. There are some people, however, for whom a dry mouth is a daily and annoying problem. Also known as xerostomia, dry mouth happens as a result of insufficient saliva production. To combat this, Putnam dentist, Dr. Carolyn McGinn and Dr. Walter McGinn would like to offer some tips to help you avoid and treat a dry mouth.
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Putnam Dentist Explains Alzheimer’s Disease and Oral Health
August 29, 2016
Alzheimer’s disease is a fairly prevalent condition with approximately 5.4 million Americans suffering from the disease. The progressive condition significantly diminishes a person’s quality of life in all aspects. However, there is one area that is often overlooked—dental health. There is a direct link between Alzheimer’s disease and poor oral health. In addition to periodontal disease potentially causing Alzheimer’s due to bacteria entering the brain, the condition itself leads to decreased oral health as a result of losing the ability to care of one’s self. As a Putnam dentist, we understand how difficult life becomes when living with Alzheimer’s. We want to make the diagnosis a bit easier with information you need to protect oral health so there is one less thing to worry about.
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Five Simple Tips To Improve Your Oral Health
February 25, 2016
As your dentist in Putnam, we’ve got a real interest in keeping your smile healthy. Did you know there are a few simple steps you can take to improve the health of your teeth and gums? Keep reading to learn the top five tips for good oral health, and start making some positive changes for your smile today!
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Dentist in Putnam on Oral, Overall Health Link
December 23, 2015
You know your mind and body are connected — just think of the way your stomach feels before a big speech. Well, we’ve got news for you: your oral health is just as closely tied to your overall health. Your dental wellbeing can affect or be affected by a number of things, and that’s a fact Drs. Carolyn and Walter McGinn know well. Keep reading to learn how you can promote a strong smile by staying healthy in 2016!
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