Dr. Gary Stephen Hoffman D.D.S.

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• Get a Better Smile with Licorice Root

  According to a new study published in the Journal of Natural Products, licorice, the main ingredient in candy, may help to keep tooth decay and gum disease at bay. Teeth protection is provided by the compounds found in the dried root of licorice plant. Chinese licorice, found in northern mainland...

• Can Sleep Apnea Increase the Risk of a Stroke?

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• What is a Nerve Ablation?

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• What Could Jaw Pain Mean?

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