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Even Second Hand Smoke Harms Your Dental Health

March 25, 2015

The use of tobacco products and periodontitis have long been linked by the scientific community, but the connection between secondhand smoke and periodontitis has remained…

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Oldest Known Dental Filling Dates Back to Over 6000 Years

February 18, 2015

Despite what the millions of people who suffer from dental anxiety in the U.S. might think, dentistry didn’t evolve from a primitive form of torture.…

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New Breakthrough Could Help End Gum Disease

January 12, 2015

As researchers continue to delve into the mysteries of oral health, more discoveries continue to be made regarding the causes of gum diseases and other…

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A Celebration Sans Sugar?

December 23, 2014

This time of year there are always delicious goodies to be eaten: at the office, your neighbor’s house, in your own house! We at your…

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Your Dentist in Springfield Reveals: Ancient Britons, a Periodontal Past

October 30, 2014

With the celtic holiday of Halloween on the horizon, maybe the ancient Britons have been on your mind a little more than usual. This is…

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What to Do in the Case of Bleeding Gums

September 30, 2014

Bleeding gums can be more than painful; sometimes they signify that something bigger is going on in your oral or systemic health. At McKenzie River…

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The Medications You Take Can Impact Your Oral Health

August 14, 2014

If you’re one of the millions of Americans that regularly takes an over-the-counter or prescription medication, you’ve probably noticed the long list of potential side…

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Beer, Hops, and Battling Cavities

July 16, 2014

If you’re a beer fan, and if you live in Oregon chances are pretty high that you are, then there’s some good news: hops, one…

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What You Need to Know About Maintaining Your Oral Health

December 5, 2013

Welcome to the McKenzie River Dental blog! Here Springfield dental provider Dr. Schilt and his friendly and professional staff will post information regarding a wide…

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