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Welcome to Grove Smiles® Dentistry's Dental Articles Archive. Here you can learn more about Grove Smiles® Dentistry, Dentistry, and Dr. Rita Dargham D.M.D., today's choice for Dentists in Coconut Grove, FL. Read Dr. Rita Dargham D.M.D.'s Dentistry Dental Articles for the health of it.

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"Dem bones, dem bones, need calcium, Dem bones, dem bones, need calcium, and that's a natural law." Although many of you may not remember this fun advertisement jingle from the early 1990s, it was a great way to remind people of all ages of the importance of calcium. Are you getting enough? Read on to find ...

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Here at Grove Smiles Dentistry in Coconut Grove, FL, we have been leading our community to have stronger, healthier teeth for over forty years. We believe that the more educated our patients are about dental health issues, the better they will prevent them. In our ongoing education, we often warn of periodontal disease and the detrimental ...

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"Just a moment... I hear people wanting something... ME!"                                                                  - Ramon - Happy Feet Hear the Sound of Laughter? You Bet! Our Happy Tooth, Root of All ...

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These days we all wish there was a magical solution to our weight problems, and to add to the stress, our teeth, and oral health are also suffering.  Have you wondered why? In most recent studies, this solution may have been staring us straight in the mouth. Oral Health And Obesity Link Obesity is an issue and an ...

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Whether you are three-five times per workout person or an occasional dabbler of physical exercise, smiling should be added to your workout as it is one of the healthiest activities that you can participate in anywhere. It does not cost a dime, can be done by anyone no matter their age and condition, and the ...

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Are you starstruck by the incredible miles of smiles of Hollywood's finest? Do you cover your mouth or try to hide your not-so-white teeth when you smile? Worst of all, do you find yourself in the drugstore staring and reading the box and bottle of every at-home whitening product, oral rinse, teeth whitening strip, a tube of ...

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Unfortunately, Diabetes is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases today. In fact, 29.1 million people in the U.S. have Diabetes, and millions more live with this condition and do not even know they have it. Due to the prevalence of Diabetes, we have been made aware of the conditions and disease processes linked to Diabetes, ...

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Being over-stressed daily is not too uncommon these days. We find that as our anxiety rises, we can clench our teeth and go through many physical and emotional changes that can be harmful not only to our health but our teeth. Now, what about when our stress carries over into our sleep patterns? As there are ...

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If so, it may not just be from the incredibly warm Florida sun. Why Is Mouth So Dry? Dry mouth or the reduction of saliva can occur for numerous reasons and is a common problem among older adults. It is often a potential side effect of various medications (prescribed and over-the-counter). Among them are antihistamines, decongestants, painkillers, ...

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April Fools Day is Here Again! In celebration here are ten new fabulous fun facts - no fooling! This Year's Top 10 Fun Dental Facts 48% of young adults have untagged themselves from a photo on Facebook because of their smile. The average person only brushes for 45 to 70 seconds a day, the recommended amount of ...

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