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28 Jul How Does Pregnancy Affect Your Mouth and Dental Health?

Posted at 21:08h in Dental Health, Mouth-Body Connection by Prescott Dentistry

Pregnancy affects every part of your body as you experience major physical changes. And your dental health can change because of pregnancy, too. Hormonal shifts, morning sickness, and other factors all make your teeth and gums become much more vulnerable during this time. Below we...

25 Aug How Gum Disease Affects the Rest of Your Body

Posted at 10:00h in Gum Health by Prescott Dentistry

Gum disease is dangerous—it can cause tooth sensitivity, receding gums, and even tooth loss. But did you know that it can have a harmful effect on the rest of your body, too? You might not think that a little blood in your toothpaste when you spit...