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Woman’s ‘Burning Mouth Syndrome’ Has Strange Cause

Burning mouth syndrome is a problem for many women. The symptoms of the syndrome include a burning sensation the gums, lips and palette. While some women brush it off and try to live with the pain, others seek treatments and medication to help with the discomfort. The key to treating any medical condition is to find… Read More »



Seven Ways the Cloud Protects Dental Patient Data

Cloud-based programs used by dental offices can be a concern for some patients. Many do not understand how their personal information can be in the cloud and still secure. It is actually very safe for dental offices to use the cloud for their patient information and practice management. There are at least seven ways that cloud-based practice management programs can protect… Read More »


Benefits of Green Tea and Your Oral Health

If you are concerned about your oral and bodily health, but want to drink something with a little more flavor than water, green tea may be the perfect drink for you. Many drinks, including soda, coffee and juice can be bad for your teeth. The sugars in these drinks can cause cavities and the acids… Read More »


Saginaw’s Spectacular Historic Homes, Then and Now

The Saginaw News began photographing historic homes in the 1960s. The collection featured over 70 historic mansions. Unfortunately, many of those mansion are gone or are now dilapidated. Other have changed significantly. Some have been turned into offices, others into apartment. Some have been restored and others have fallen into disrepair. 18 of the homes… Read More »


Underground Studio’s Live Jazz Underground Concert Series

If you are a jazz lover you won’t want to miss Underground Studio’s third installment of the Live Jazz “Underground Concert Series”, on May 3rd.  LaFontsee Galleries is offering a new concert series every Sunday. What better place to enjoy some amazing jazz music than an intimate art gallery. On May 3rd at 3 p.m. The… Read More »


Rangers’ Dan Girardi visits dentist after taking puck to the face

Hockey is a dangerous sport and although hockey players wear mouth guards to help protect their teeth, a puck to the face can cause severe injuries and tooth damage. Rangers player Dan Girardi found this out the hard way during a recent game against the Penguins. Girardi took a deflected shot to the side of his face during… Read More »


Dentist Attacked for Charging Too Little

The price of dental work can be expensive and not everyone has dental insurance or the means to afford dental care. There are many programs available to assist individuals and families in getting the dental care they need and deserve and many dentists are willing to set up payment plans and make other arrangements to help… Read More »


Treating Sleep Apnea May Help Those With Heart Rhythm Disorder

Researchers are recommending that anyone suffering from atrial fibrillation should also be screened for sleep disorders. Atrial fibrillation is an irregular or rapid heart beat. Many people who suffer from atrial fibrillation also suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. Researchers from New York University Langone Medical Center conducted seven studies to determine how CPAP machines affect people… Read More »


Soft Drinks and Poor Oral Health – What You can do

With the proliferation of hundreds of choices of sodas, many Americans reach for their favorite flavor when they’re thirsty. Soda is everywhere you go, restaurants, fast foods, supermarkets and the temptation is great over the use of water and more and more children prefer the sweetness of soda and are drinking it in place of… Read More »