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Can Stress Cause Tooth Pain and Injury?
Most tooth pain is an indication of an oral health issue like gum disease, decay, or infection. But just as stress can trigger health issues like headaches, neck pain, and stomach issues, it can also lead to tooth pain. Stress can also make you less concerned about...
An Effective Tool in Virus Prevention and Treatment
Viruses, how they spread and how to protect against them, is something we have heard a lot about since COVID-19 became a pandemic. We've learned that COVID spreads most easily through the air, and that masks and vaccines are our best protection against infection. We...
Can COVID Lung Complications Start In The Mouth?
Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over. As healthcare professionals struggle with the challenges of new variants and low vaccination rates, research continues on treatment options and preventative measures. An encouraging recent finding, however, may...
Brighten That Maskless Smile
When the world slowed down during COVID and many began to work from home using meeting platforms like Zoom, an unexpected thing happened: People began taking more notice of their smiles on screen, and some noticed things they were unhappy with. A common issue many...
A COVID-19 Link to Oral Health
New research is now showing a possible connection between gum disease and COVID-19. This data suggests coronavirus patients with underlying gum disease may have a higher risk of life-threatening health complications from the virus. Periodontitis, which is linked to...
Great News: We are now Delta Dental Medicare Advantage providers!
Nearly 60 million Americans rely on Medicare to fill their essential need for health insurance. However, Original Medicare and even Medigap plans do not cover dental care, in spite of its importance to oral and overall health. Dental coverage saves you money by paying...
Happy (and Safe) Halloween!
It's hard to believe that Halloween is just around the corner, but the cooler temps and changing leaves are beginning to get us in the mood! Of course, 2020 puts a new spin on everything, with safety as a priority. In fact, this week Governor Asa Hutchinson has...
Gum Disease Linked To Dementia
A recent study led by scientists at the National Institutes of Aging (NIA) found that the bacteria that cause periodontal disease are also associated with dementias, particularly vascular dementia, such as Alzheimer's disease. Periodontal disease is caused by...
NEW: CEREC Same Day Crowns
Psst...we’ve got something new up our sleeves! CEREC SAME-DAY CROWNS CEREC is the short term for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics, or CEramic REConstruction. CEREC uses CAD/CAM (computer aided design/computer aided manufacturing) technology to...
We are open!
We have all been through a lot over the last few months, and all of us are looking forward to resuming our normal habits and routines. While many things have changed, one thing has remained the same: Kimbrough Dental's commitment to your health and safety. Infection...
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