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  • Cholesterol and Healthy Eating

    Cholesterol and Healthy Eating

    By Shiva Seetahal, MD Cholesterol is a word everyone is familiar with but few can easily explain. Most of us are aware that too much cholesterol is bad for the body and associated with heart disease, but recent insights into the roles of “good” cholesterol and terms such as “trans” fat have created areas of…

  • A Cautionary Tale for Frequent Biting, Grinding, or Clenching

    A Cautionary Tale for Frequent Biting, Grinding, or Clenching

    by GERALD V. CERDAN, DMD Biting and chewing your food.  It’s something we do every day and without thinking.  That’s why when most people have biting issues— where they bite the inside tissue of their mouth— they usually don’t think beyond the few minutes of pain and discomfort it causes.  However, frequent biting (as well…

  • Caring for Your Kid’s Teeth

    Caring for Your Kid’s Teeth

    by ARCHANA ANTONY, DDS It’s not easy, but somebody has to do it.  If you have an infant, toddler, or school-aged child, chances are you’ve said this to yourself more than once when it comes to their oral care.  We can not only relate, but we can help.  Of our 12 convenient locations around Polk,…

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