Dr. Jennifer Purefoy Wood DMD
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12352 COFFEEWOOD DR MITCHELLS VA, 22729About
Dr. Jennifer Wood is a Dentist practicing in MITCHELLS, VA. Dr. Wood specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
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Severe Stress and Depression May Cause Gum DiseaseAccording to a review published in the Journal of Periodontology, studies show a strong link between stress and gum disease. About 57% of the studies conducted displayed an accurate association between gum disease and stress-related symptoms, including distress, anxiety, depression, and...
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Frequent Smoking and Lack of Sleep Can Lead to Gum DiseaseStudies show that smoking and lack of sleep are two factors that affect the progression of gum disease. “The study shows that other than brushing and flossing, there are lifestyle factors that may affect the dental health of a person”, says Preston D. Miller Jr., DDS, president of the American...
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Gum Disease is Common in Pot SmokersA new study published in, The Journal of American Medical Association, reports that pot use is associated with gum disease. This disease, considered to be a disease due to aging, was very common among people who smoke marijuana. The result remained the same even after accounting for all other...
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