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For Dental Pain Choose Wisely Among the Three Classes of Pain Relievers

May 16, 2012

Perhaps the most consumed nonprescription medications are pain relievers, used for minor aches and pains, headaches, muscle aches, backache, arthritis, toothache, menstrual pain, and fever. Although the product choices may confuse buyers, basically three classes of pain relievers exist: (1) aspirin and aspirin-like drugs (salicylates); (2) nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) such as ibuprofen (Advil,...

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National Military Appreciation Month | Cell Phones for Soldiers

May 15, 2012

The month of May is commonly associated with Memorial Day, but this month is also National Military Appreciation Month and  National Smile Month.  For Simi Valley dentist, Dr. Josie Dovidio, these celebrations go together like a toothbrush and toothpaste. Dr. Dovidio completed advanced training...

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10 Foods Dentists Hate

May 9, 2012

Some are sticky or sugary. Others get stuck between teeth or lower pH levels in the mouth.  So if you eat them, be sure to brush well afterward. Gummy candy (even vitamins) Caramel Taffy Carbonated drinks Fruit drinks with high-fructose corn syrup Bubble gum...

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Diabetes: Dental Tips

May 2, 2012

Tell your dentist you have diabetes and ask him or her to show you how to keep your teeth and gums healthy. People will diabetes get gum disease more often than people who do not have diabetes. Gum infections can make it hard to...

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Pregnancy and Your Teeth

April 25, 2012

Ever heard the old saying “Have a baby, lose a tooth?”  While the calcium needed to build your baby’s bones comes from your diet- not your teeth- your pearly whites could be at risk from pregnancy gingivitis.  The malady, which affects nearly all expectant...

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