Medical doctors and dental health professionals, like Jeffery Spilman, have debated over the connection (or lack thereof) between gum disease and heart disease. While there still is no unanimous consensus on whether there is a link – or the extent to any link there may be – several studies offer some interesting insight into possible…
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It’s no secret that kids and adults have different priorities: your duty is to raise a happy, healthy child, but your little one’s only priority may be to have fun. When it comes to brushing teeth, it can be hard to combine a healthy habit with having fun. You might fear it can’t be done,…
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According to the Journal of Breast Cancer Research and Treatment (2011) and Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention (2015), a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research you may be 11-14 times more likely to develop breast cancer if you have poor oral health or periodontal disease (gum disease). In general, the bacteria that form a…
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How better to spend the fall months than inside by the fireplace with a warm cup of cider and a book in hand? Jeffery Spilman and our team at Spilman Dentistry encourage you to warm up your mind this fall season with a few great books. Sure it may be easy to put off reading…
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