When you were a kid, your parents may have told you to drink milk to build strong bones and grow tall and strong. Now that you have children of your
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How much calcium does my child need?
posted: Jan. 31, 2023.
When you were a kid, your parents may have told you to drink milk to build strong bones and grow tall and strong. Now that you have children of your
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Famous Dentists in History
posted: Jan. 24, 2023.
Every six months or so you head down to your local dentist for a teeth cleaning, but have you ever thought that your dentist could one day be famous? Well,
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My mouth is dry. What can I do?
posted: Jan. 17, 2023.
Nobody likes a dry mouth. It is an uncomfortable and sometimes oddly unexplainable sensation that most people like to avoid. It is not a condition that automatically sends you into
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Women’s Medications and Dry Mouth
posted: Jan. 10, 2023.
Women using medication to treat a variety of medical conditions are often unaware of the potential side effects. One common side effect of medications such as blood pressure medication, birth
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Going Green for the New Year
posted: Jan. 03, 2023.
Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to
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New Year's Eve
posted: Dec. 27, 2022.
Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- Rudolph E. Roman, DMD included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new one
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Balancing Act
posted: Dec. 20, 2022.
We’re all trying to find a healthy balance in our lives. Balancing work and home life. Eating a well-balanced diet. Balancing our budgets. Maintaining the right pH balance in our
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Is there a correlation between my dental and cardiovascular health?
posted: Dec. 13, 2022.
YES! Studies have shown a correlation between gum disease and heart disease, underscoring the importance of good oral health care. Cardiovascular disease remains American’s leading killer, claiming more lives than
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What are the five things I should do in between visits?
posted: Dec. 06, 2022.
When it comes to keeping your smile looking its best, good oral hygiene is a must! Good oral health habits should start early and continue throughout your lifetime. Here, the
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Help! My gums hurt when I floss!
posted: Nov. 29, 2022.
By no stretch is it rare for your gums to hurt during and after flossing. Even some bleeding is to be expected. This is especially true if you have not
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Thanksgiving Trivia
posted: Nov. 22, 2022.
At Rudolph E. Roman, DMD we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit
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Is gingivitis preventable?
posted: Nov. 15, 2022.
The earliest sign of gum disease is called gingivitis (sometimes called periodontal disease), and is an inflammation of the gums. If left untreated, gingivitis can lead to gum tissue loss,
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Let's Talk About Your Roots!
posted: Nov. 08, 2022.
You’ve learned a lot from your dentist and your family about how to take care of your teeth. You brush and floss, you wear a mouthguard when you’re active, and
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Getting Ready for Winter
posted: Nov. 01, 2022.
Winter Is Coming.
Okay, that sounded a lot more dramatic in a popular fantasy series. But here in the real world, winter is coming as well, so let’s look at some
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Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!
posted: Oct. 25, 2022.
All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over
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Amalgam Fillings vs. White Fillings
posted: Oct. 18, 2022.
Many varieties of fillings are available at our SANTEE, California office. Most people are familiar with traditional amalgam fillings: those big silver spots on top of teeth.
Made from a mixture
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