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Washington State Washington state legalized recreational cannabis use in 2012. With the increase in cannabis use since it’s legalization, we are better able to see the effects it has on oral health. As health professionals, we understand the benefits cannabis use can have to treat a variety of ailments, but we also have to educate … Read more
Resorption is the process by which a material is reabsorbed. When it comes to teeth, this process occurs when the dentin or cementum (outer) layers begin to be absorbed by the body. Tooth injury is most often the cause of resorption. The tooth could be injured by a cavity or some sort of physical trauma. … Read more
Sjogrens is More Prevalent Sjogren’s Syndrome is an autoimmune disorder that affects the moisture-producing glands. The body’s immune system attacks these cells, causing them to stop working. This condition can affect saliva glands, tear ducts, and other organs. Consequently, oral health issues arise when the saliva glands are affected, reducing saliva flow. Although Sjogrens is … Read more
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), a group of autoimmune diseases, cause chronic inflammation in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Doctors primarily identify two main diseases in this group: Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Over time, the symptoms of chronic inflammation damage the GI tract, consequently causing discomfort and painful symptoms for those affected. Two Diseases Although the … Read more
We’re kicking off a new blog series here at Dental Care of Vashon! Throughout the rest of 2019, we will highlight different autoimmune diseases bimonthly and discuss their impacts on oral health, and vice versa. Autoimmune diseases are wide-ranging conditions that affect many systems of the body. Typically, these diseases cause the body to attack … Read more
This month we’re focusing on a difficult subject; drug addiction. It’s heartbreaking to hear the rising rates of drug addiction in our country and even worse to hear a loved one struggling with addiction. As dental professionals, we are trained to look for oral signs of drug abuse. While it may be a tough conversation, … Read more
Many people think of hearts and Valentine’s Day when you mention February. In the medical/dental world, we think about American Heart awareness month. You’ve heard us say time and again that oral health is linked to overall health. Most individuals treat their mouths separately from the rest of their bodies without realizing that what goes … Read more
