Substance abuse is a growing problem across the United State; according to one source, there are roughly three million new users each year. The social and general health problems associated with drug use are well-known. However, there is another aspect of the issue that doesn’t often receive the attention it deserves. People with substance use disorders are more likely to suffer from oral health problems than people in the general population. Your dentist in Dallas, GA, is here to discuss this troubling problem.

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Everyone likes to indulge once in a while. Especially when the holiday season rolls around, sweet treats are everywhere. Whether it’s Halloween candy or a slice of pecan pie, it’s far too easy to give into goodies that are loaded with sugar. All that munching can lead to tooth decay and its associated pain. But what if science could take that pain away? Your dentist in Hiram is here to discuss advances that could one day revolutionize dentistry and the way tooth decay is treated.

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