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Can Your Dentist Tell If You’re Left-Handed?

May 1st, 2024

Sherlock Holmes, that most famous of fictional detectives, observed clues, analyzed them, and used his powers of deduction to arrive at the solution to his cases. Dr. Roger and Scott Amundson and our team are skilled in deduction as well! By examining your teeth and gums during your regular checkup, important clues can be discovered…
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Eco-Friendly Toothbrushes

April 24th, 2024

When it comes to dental hygiene, “going green” is not the first phrase that comes to mind. But if you are brushing properly, you are also replacing your toothbrush every three to four months as the bristles become frayed and wear down. Sure, that’s a tiny amount of plastic from each of us going to…
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Happy Gums, Happy Heart!

April 17th, 2024

Medical doctors and dental health professionals, like Dr. Roger and Scott Amundson, 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…
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The Safety of Dental X-Rays

April 10th, 2024

An article was released to the public stating that dental X-rays contribute to a type of brain cancer. After reading an article like this, your first thought may be to avoid dental X-rays, but you may want to hold off on that quick judgment. As with any treatment we offer at Amundson Dental Associates, education…
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