Oral Health

Habits for a healthier smile.

New Year, New You! 5 Habits For A Happier, Healthier Smile

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / January 2, 2024 / Comments Off on New Year, New You! 5 Habits For A Happier, Healthier Smile

Welcome the new year with new habits for a healthier smile! There’s no better opportunity than the beginning of a brand-new year to focus on keeping your smile healthy. Our team at Farless Dental Group has 5 simple tips to help you enjoy a happier, healthier smile all year long. 1. Elevate your brushing routine.…

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Eat crunchy snacks that are good for teeth.

Crunchy Snacking: 10 Best Teeth-Cleaning Treats for Fall

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / October 27, 2023 / Comments Off on Crunchy Snacking: 10 Best Teeth-Cleaning Treats for Fall

Fall provides plenty of opportunities for delicious treats. However, they aren’t all necessarily good for your smile. You can help protect your tooth and gum health by choosing the right snacks this fall. You’ll surely find something you like among these crunchy snacks, which also support your oral health. The Benefits of Crunchy Snacking Crunchy…

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Stay ahead of gum disease

Gum Disease Can Be Silent: Here’s How to Stay Ahead of It

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / January 21, 2023 / Comments Off on Gum Disease Can Be Silent: Here’s How to Stay Ahead of It

We always hear about illnesses that suddenly rear their ugly head  without warning. High blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, and various cancers can all sneak up on us. And gum disease is yet another illness that can creep up on us while we are entirely unaware since it is painless until relatively advanced. Thankfully, for…

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Take care of your overall health

5 Simple Ways to Invest in Your Overall Health

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / December 27, 2022 / Comments Off on 5 Simple Ways to Invest in Your Overall Health

Simple Habits To Help You Live Your Best Life We all want to prioritize our health, but sometimes life just gets in the way. The truth is there are simple ways to look after yourself that won’t take much effort or time. When you practice good, everyday habits, you’ll notice you feel better, so you’ll…

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Medications and oral health

How Medications Affect Your Oral Health

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / July 12, 2022 / Comments Off on How Medications Affect Your Oral Health

Oral Side Effects of Medications and Supplements If you’re like most adults in the US, you probably take some sort of daily medication or supplement. It might be prescription medication for treating a medical condition or store-bought vitamin and mineral supplements to boost your health. But do you know how these medications or supplements could…

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Don't let tooth resorption take your teeth

Identify and Treat Tooth Resorption Quickly for a Better Outcome

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / June 15, 2022 / Comments Off on Identify and Treat Tooth Resorption Quickly for a Better Outcome

Tooth resorption is a relatively uncommon dental issue in adults. Also called dental resorption, it’s a process that causes teeth to weaken and eventually fall out. Fortunately, there are effective prevention and treatment options to deal with this condition. Catching dental resorption early is the best chance for your smile. What is tooth resorption? Tooth…

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Whole-body health: everything's connected

What Your Lips, Tongue, and Gums Tell You About Your Health

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / April 15, 2022 / Comments Off on What Your Lips, Tongue, and Gums Tell You About Your Health

Pay attention to your whole-body health as your body systems work together. When we think of our health, we often consider various aches, pains, and other disorders independently. For example, if we have pain in our left knee, we think of it only as it pertains to our left knee. If we have tooth decay,…

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Don't believe the tooth loss myths

Top 5 Myths About Tooth Loss in Adults

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / April 13, 2022 / Comments Off on Top 5 Myths About Tooth Loss in Adults

Debunking the Myths Surrounding Tooth Loss Your teeth are made from the hardest known biological material: enamel. This may lead you to believe that enamel is stronger than other materials, like steel, and more durable, able to withstand the wear and tear of daily life. But the fact is enamel degradation and tooth loss are…

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Gum disease is serious

Everything You Need to Know About Gum Disease

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / February 22, 2022 / Comments Off on Everything You Need to Know About Gum Disease

Answering 7 Common Questions About Gum Disease Achieving optimal oral health isn’t just about having decay-free teeth, it’s also about protecting your gums. Understanding what gum disease is and how to prevent it is the first step in maintaining or restoring your smile’s full health. Gum disease is an oral health condition that impacts millions…

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Know the early signs of gum disease

8 Common Causes of Gum Disease You Should Guard Against

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / February 1, 2022 / Comments Off on 8 Common Causes of Gum Disease You Should Guard Against

It is possible to prevent gum disease. Periodontal disease, or gum disease as it’s often called, poses a significant threat to oral health in adults age 30 and older. CDC statistics show that nearly half of adults have some level of gum disease, and the percentage only increases with age: close to 70% of adults…

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