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Christine Birchfield, RDH on Oral Care and Your Health

Christine Birchfield, RDH on Oral Care and Your Health

In the video, your dental hygienist, Christine Birchfield, RDH discusses the link between your oral health and systemic diseases. Regular Prophylaxis (dental cleanings) can help prevent cavities, gum disease, and tooth loss caused by dental disease. Regular cleanings can prevent the need for more costly dental treatment like fillings or crowns. During a cleaning the […]

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Oral Care and Your Overall Health

Oral Care and Your Overall Health

A letter to all patients about the link between good oral hygiene and overall health. Dear Patients: I once saw a patient who left a dental infection untreated which resulted in life-threatening infections of his heart and intestines that required several surgeries and a lengthy hospital stay. He asked me to inform my patients of […]