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St. Patrick’s Day Fun Facts: 1.) Your odds of finding a four-leaf clover are about 1 in 10,000. 2.) The first St. Patrick’s Day celebration in the United States was held in Boston (1737). 3.) Corned beef and cabbage is a staple at many St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in America but the dish is hard to come…

Remember that time that you thought “Oh, I’ll bring orange juice with me to work today!” Then when you get out to your car you take a sip and think to yourself… “Did the orange juice go bad? I just bought this!” Then you remember that you just brushed your teeth and that’s why that…

Have you had a serious discussion with your dentist about oral cancer? Oral cancer may not be one of the better known cancers, but it can be fatal if not found and treated early. Your dentist can perform a quick, painless screening using a special solution and light that will illuminate suspect cells that may…

  Smokeless tobacco poses some of the same threats to your oral health as cigarettes do. Repetitively using this kind of tobacco irritates the gums, which can cause the tissue to recede. Once the tooth roots are exposed, you are at a higher risk for gum disease, tooth decay, and sensitivity to hot and cold.…