We all know that brushing your teeth and flossing regularly keeps your smile sparkly and bright, but did you realize that cleaning your teeth can actually help your heart? Recent research suggests that people with periodontal disease also have a higher cardiovascular risk, which means they are more vulnerable to heart attacks or stroke. It’s…
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Spring is almost here! For us, Spring is always the season of hope. As we turn the page from winter, the team of Amundson Dental Associates looks forward to the warmer weather, the colorful emergence of spring flowers, and the Easter holiday. Easter is a special holiday for us as it symbolizes good days to…
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When children lose baby teeth, it’s a time to rejoice. But when adults suffer from tooth loss, it may be a sign of a serious problem. That’s when it’s time to give us a call at Amundson Dental Associates. What are the reasons for missing teeth? The loss of permanent teeth can occur for a…
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Today, Dr. Roger and Scott Amundson and our team at Amundson Dental Associates thought we would examine the relationship between osteoporosis and oral health, since 40 million Americans have osteoporosis or are at high risk. Osteoporosis entails less density in bones, so they become easier to fracture. Research suggests a link between osteoporosis and bone…
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